Pustular acneiform secondary syphilis.
A patient with a generalized acne-like skin eruption on the trunk, extremities, and face is described. Examination of a skin biopsy specimen revealed syphilis as did positive results of serologic tests. Physicians should be aware of this type of secondary syphilis.
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013587:Syphilis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology