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Acne agminata

Presents as a rare eruption of grouped, reddish-brown papules on the face, particularly around the eyes, that characteristically heals with scarring.

Acne cosmetica

Characterized by low-grade, persistent, small, closed comedones (whiteheads) on the cheeks and chin caused by pore-clogging makeup.

Acne mechanica

An eruption of inflammatory papules and pustules localized specifically to areas of physical friction, pressure, or rubbing.

Acne vulgaris

The common form of acne distinguished by a mix of lesion types including open and closed comedones, papules, pustules, and nodules.

Chemical acne

An acneiform eruption resulting from exposure to industrial chemicals, presenting with comedones and inflammatory papules on exposed skin like forearms.

Chloracne

A severe acne caused by dioxin exposure, distinguished by numerous open comedones (blackheads), straw-colored cysts, and abscesses.

Halogenoderma

A skin reaction to systemic halogens, uniquely presenting as vegetative, pustular, or exuberant nodular lesions rather than typical acne papules.

Infantile acne

Acne that develops in newborns and infants, appearing as inflammatory papules and pustules on the cheeks, but typically without true comedones.

Oil acne

A type of chemical acne with numerous follicular papules and comedones on areas covered by oil-soaked clothing, such as thighs and forearms.

Perioral dermatitis

An eruption of tiny erythematous papules and pustules clustered around the mouth, uniquely sparing a clear zone around the vermilion border of the lips.

Rosacea

A chronic facial condition distinguished by persistent redness, telangiectasias, papules, and pustules, but notably lacking the comedones seen in acne vulgaris.

Steroid acne

A monomorphic eruption of small, uniform erythematous papules and pustules, all in the same stage of development, often on the chest and back.

Sycosis barbae

A deep bacterial folliculitis specifically of the bearded area, with inflamed pustules and papules that are centrally pierced by hairs.

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