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[Acne and osteoarticular manifestations].
D Courouge-Dorcier1, O Reguilhem, C Brucher
1Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Pellegrin, Bordeaux.
Revue Du Rhumatisme Et Des Maladies Osteo-Articulaires
|October 1, 1987
Summary
Severe acne vulgaris can involve the musculoskeletal system, with acute fulminant acne causing fever and joint pain, and chronic acne conglobata leading to sacroiliac inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Rheumatology
- Pathology
Context:
- Severe acne vulgaris, including fulminant and conglobata forms, can present with systemic manifestations.
- Locomotor system involvement, such as myalgia, arthralgia, and arthritis, may accompany these severe acne types.
Purpose:
- To differentiate between fulminant acne and acne conglobata.
- To highlight the osteoarticular manifestations associated with severe acne vulgaris.
- To explore the potential classification of "rheumatic disturbances of acne".
Summary:
- Fulminant acne is an acute condition with fever, painful necrotic skin lesions, myalgia, and arthritis.
- Acne conglobata is a chronic disorder characterized by nodules, pustules, scarring, and potential sacroiliac inflammation.
- Distinguishing between these acne forms is crucial for understanding associated rheumatic symptoms.
Impact:
- Improved identification of cutaneous manifestations could lead to a better understanding of acne-related rheumatic disorders.
- This research may pave the way for a new nosological category for "rheumatic disturbances of acne".