Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei

Synonym:

Acne agminata
Acnitis

Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei is an eruption consisting of discrete yellow-brown to pink dome-shaped papules on the face and elsewhere that show a characteristic granulomatous histology.
Most common in young adults, the disease can be progressive for years.
Lesions heal with hyperpigmented scars.
Some believe that this condition is a variant of rosacea.

Treatment:

• Tetracycline and minocycline may be effective.
• Nevertheless dapsone or oral steroids may be required.

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