Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei

Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei also known as acne agminata is a rare disease affecting face in adults. Previously, it was thought to be a tuberculid; and its relation with rosacea is undefined. We report a case who had multiple yellowish brown to erythematous small papular lesions and many pitte...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 1996-11, Vol.62 (6), p.371-372
Main Authors: DINESH, G, DEWAN, S. P, AMARJIT, K, MALHOTRA, S. K, SURJIT, K, GAMBIR, M. L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Medical sciences
Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects
Tropical medicine
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Summary:Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei also known as acne agminata is a rare disease affecting face in adults. Previously, it was thought to be a tuberculid; and its relation with rosacea is undefined. We report a case who had multiple yellowish brown to erythematous small papular lesions and many pitted atrophic scars on the face of 8 months duration. Investigations for tuberculosis were negative. Histopathology revealed tuberculoid granuloma.
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922