Complication Of Acne Vulgaris Research Articles

Solid Facial Edema: A Rare Complication in Acne

Solid persistent facial edema is a rare and poorly understood condition that can be a serious complication of acne vulgaris and rosacea. It manifests as a slow onset of persistent lymphedema in the upper two-thirds of the face and can lead to significant cosmetic disfigurement affecting a patient's self-esteem and mental health. This article presents a case of persistent facial edema in a patient with severe acne and discusses the diagnosis and management of this rare condition.

Unilateral Morbihan syndrome.

Morbihan Syndrome is an uncommon condition characterized by the slow appearance of erythema and solid edema on the upper portion of the face. The disease is considered an end-stage complication of rosacea’s recurrent episodes of vascular dilation and inflammation or a complication of acne vulgaris. The disease is often insidious to diagnose and challenging to treat. We report a paradigmatic case of unilateral Morbihan Syndrome induced by use of fullface CPAP masks for OSAS in a patient with rosacea. OSAS could play a role in the development of rosacea symptoms. Our aim is to remark the importance of a careful, prolonged follow-up to optimize patient’s management and to improve the adherence to therapy.

Comparative outcome study of various chemical peels and surgical procedures in the management of acne scarring

Background: Acne scarring is an unfortunate, permanent complication of acne vulgaris, which may be associated with significant psychological distress. The most common type of acne scarring is atrophic (ice pick, rolling scars, and box scars). Numerous treatment options exist for acne scarring such as chemical peeling, surgical procedures, lasers, and so on. This study is being done utilizing chemical agents (glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid [TCA]) and simple surgical procedures such as microneedling and subcision. Objective: To assess and compare the efficacy, side effects, and safety of chemical peels with simple surgical modalities in the treatment of atrophic acne scars. Materials and Methods: Of the 80 included patients of atrophic acne scars, patients were randomly allotted to four groups of 20 patients. Group A: Glycolic acid peel (35%–70%), Group B: 95% TCA CROSS, Group C: Microneedling, Group D: Subcision. On the basis of a modified scoring system, all the patients were evaluated at their enrollment and further evaluated at 3, 6, and 9 months. Result: Of the 80 patients, 62.5% (50) of the patients belonged to 21–30 years, 44 men and 36 women. Box scar was the most common type. Overall maximum improvement in acne scarring was found in Group C (59%), followed by Group D (51%), Group B (TCA 48%), and Group A (37%). Prolonged erythema and hematoma were common in surgical treatment whereas pigmentary changes were seen mostly with chemical peels. Conclusion: Rolling scars were better managed with microneedling and subcision, box scars and icepick scars with TCA CROSS. On subjective evaluation, maximum patient satisfaction was found with microneedling whereas glycolic acid was the least satisfactory. Overall, surgical treatment showed better improvement compared with chemical treatment.

Solid facial edema as a complication of acne vulgaris: treatment with isotretinoin and clofazimine

We present two patients, a 20-year-old female and an 18-year-old male, who suffered from persistent solid facial edema as a complication of acne vulgaris. They were treated with isotretinoin with moderate response and thereafter with lymph massage with further response. The female patient also received clofazimine with good response.

Solid facial edema as a complication of acne vulgaris: Treatment with isotretinoin

A case of persistent solid facial edema is described in a 17-year-old boy with moderate papulocystic acne. After a 20-week course of isotretinoin, the acne vulgaris resolved, and there was a moderate reduction in the facial edema.

Solid facial edema as a complication of acne vulgaris

Solid facial edema as a complication of acne vulgaris

Solid Facial Edema as a Complication of Acne Vulgaris

Persistent solid edema of the face in four healthy young adults seemed to be secondary to preexisting acne vulgaris. Elastic compression and intensive acne therapy were of minimal benefit in resolving the edema. Facial inflammation accompanying acne should be recognized as a rare complication of the acne process.