The common acne is called Acne Vulgaris. There are other types of acne that can be very severe. They are-

Acne Conglobata,

Acne fulminans and

Gram-negative folliculitis

All of these are very severe forms of acne and can be psychologically destructive. But with quick diagnosis they can be treated successfully is a short time. Let us find out more.

Acne Conglobata-

Acne Conglobata is a very sever form of acne. In this condition, blackheads are very widespread. Nodules with inflammation form around blackheads. These nodules increase in size rapidly and burst open after sometime. The nodules cause lot of skin scarring and reach the depth of the skin with infection. These are ulcerating nodules and may cause lot of pain and discomfort. Males suffer more than females with Acne Conglobata.

Acne Conglobata forms mainly on the trunk, trunk, buttocks and upper arms. Acne Conglobata usually forms when papules and pustules deteriorate suddenly. Sometimes Acne Congobata also flares up from the acne that is dormant for many years.

The treatment is done with Isotretinoin and antibiotics. The treatment is normally prolonged and may be repeated often to control Acne Conglobata.

Acne Fulminans

Acne Fulminans is severe form of Acne Conglobata. The acne in this case is very severe and ulcerates. Symptoms of fever are present along with acne. Acne Fulminans appears suddenly. Body joints pain, feeling of being unwell, higher white cell count are other signs of Acne Fulminans. Testotestrone that is taken for weight gain may sometimes precipitate acne Fulminans. Acne Fulminans normally does not affect females.

Acne Fulminans is treated with Isotretinoin, antibiotics, steroids, and anti-inflammatory agents such as aspirin. You need to consult a dermatologist as soon as you get any symptom of Acne Fulminans.

Gram-negative folliculitis-

This is caused by Gram negative bacteria such as - Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, Klebsiella and Proteus species..

In this condition the hair follicles are severely infected and inflamed. Pus filled pustules are seen extensively on the skin. Gram-negative folliculitis is commonly caused by extensive use of tetracycline or topical antibiotics. This condition is treated with selected antibiotics and Isotretinoin.

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