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Acne Mechanica

definition

Acne occurring at the site of physical trauma. Examples are so-called 'fiddler's neck' on the neck of violin players and acne lesions under head bands or tight bra straps due to friction. The mechanism of acne mechanica is unclear.

synonyms

Acne Mechanica, Mechanical Acne

UMLS

Acne mechanica