There are other more severe forms of acne that are rare but create great emotional hardship for the sufferer. Acne Conglobata is severe and causes irreparable damage to the skin. It is more common in men and can show up on the face, chest, back, upper arms and thighs. (6)
Acne Fulminans is actually an abrupt onset of Conglobata with nodules and cysts that are ulcerating and disfiguring. However it also includes fever and aching joints. Acne problems may also include gram negative folliculitis which is very rare but treatable and happens with Acne Vulgaris.
Another severe form of acne is Pyoderma Faciale. This condition happens only in females from 20 to 40 years old. Women suffer from large painful pustules, sores and scarring. The condition is usually confined to the face. It begins abruptly and doesn’t last longer than one year.
Acne problems can cause severe emotional and psychological distress to the sufferer. Thankfully the most severe cases are very rare and the majority of cases can be treated successfully with over the counter medications, decreased stress, improved hygiene and a nutritionally solid diet.
References:
(1) KidsHealth.org: Acne
http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/skin/acne.html
(2) National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: What is Acne?
http://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/acne/acne_ff.asp
(3) Journal of Ayub Medical College: Prevelance of Mental Health Problems in Acne Patients
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11873431
(4) PsychCentral.com: For Teens, Acne Problems May be More than Skin Deep
(5) U.S. National Library of medicine: Rosacea
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001882/
(6) Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine: Acne Conglobata
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2184445/
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