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Acne arthralgia.

J J Lane JMLeyden, R J Spiegel

    The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume
    |July 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A rare acne syndrome causes severe joint pain (arthralgia) and muscle pain (myalgia) in adolescent boys. Prompt acne treatment and physical therapy effectively resolved these debilitating musculoskeletal symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Rheumatology
    • Orthopaedics

    Background:

    • Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition, but specific variants can present with systemic symptoms.
    • Understanding associated syndromes is crucial for comprehensive patient management.

    Observation:

    • A distinct syndrome linking a severe form of acne vulgaris with significant arthralgia and myalgia was observed.
    • The affected patients were adolescent boys experiencing a sudden escalation of their acne to a toxic and aggressive state.

    Findings:

    • Key symptoms included proximal joint and muscle pain, fever, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and immunoglobulin alterations.
    • Complete resolution of musculoskeletal complaints was achieved through effective acne control and conservative physical therapy.

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    Implications:

    • Orthopaedic surgeons and dermatologists should recognize this acne-associated arthralgia syndrome.
    • Early diagnosis and integrated treatment of both skin and musculoskeletal symptoms are vital for favorable outcomes.