Catalog

Lymphoedematous acne

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Link to WHO Definition

Lymphoedematous acne – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2064083204

Painless but persistent solid symmetrical facial lymphoedema and erythema localised to the forehead and mid face of patients with inflammatory acne vulgaris, typically of several years' duration. It is thought to result from damage to draining lymphatics and is frequently resistant to treatment.