title: Acne fulminans.
abstract: Acne fulminans is a unique type of acne that presents acutely and dramatically with fever, weight loss and papulopustular lesions that are highly inflamed, tender and, eventually, ulcerative. These lesions occur on the face, torso and upper extremities. Musculoskeletal symptoms and hematologic manifestations frequently accompany this disorder. Acne fulminans in a 13-year-old boy was effectively treated with isotretinoin, prednisone and minocycline.
authors.affiliation: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Klingler
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D015474:Isotretinoin