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Pyoderma Faciale

definition

Disorder characterized by a sudden fulminating onset of purulent nodulocystic lesions localized to the face with superficial or deep abscesses. It mainly affects women in their twenties. Some authors consider it a very severe form of acne while others interpret it as a severe form of rosacea.

synonyms

Pyoderma Faciale, Rosacea Fulminans

UMLS

Pyoderma faciale