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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Excoriated acne | |||
| synonyms = [[Acne excoriée]], [[Picker's acne]] | |||
| field = [[Dermatology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Acne]] lesions that are [[excoriation|excoriated]] or [[picked]] | |||
| complications = [[Scarring]], [[infection]] | |||
| onset = Typically during [[adolescence]] | |||
| duration = [[Chronic condition|Chronic]] | |||
| causes = [[Psychological stress]], [[obsessive-compulsive disorder|OCD]], [[anxiety]] | |||
| risks = [[Psychiatric disorders]], [[body dysmorphic disorder]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical diagnosis]] based on [[history]] and [[physical examination]] | |||
| differential = [[Acne vulgaris]], [[dermatillomania]], [[trichotillomania]] | |||
| treatment = [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]], [[topical antibiotics]], [[retinoids]] | |||
| medication = [[Antidepressants]], [[anxiolytics]] | |||
| frequency = More common in [[females]] | |||
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'''Excoriated Acne''' is a type of [[acne]] that is characterized by the presence of [[skin lesions]] that have been manually removed or picked at by the individual. This condition is often associated with [[psychological]] issues such as [[anxiety]] or [[obsessive-compulsive disorder]]. | '''Excoriated Acne''' is a type of [[acne]] that is characterized by the presence of [[skin lesions]] that have been manually removed or picked at by the individual. This condition is often associated with [[psychological]] issues such as [[anxiety]] or [[obsessive-compulsive disorder]]. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Excoriated acne is typically caused by the individual's compulsion to pick at or scratch their acne lesions. This can be due to a variety of psychological factors, including stress, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive tendencies. In some cases, the individual may not even be aware that they are picking at their skin. | Excoriated acne is typically caused by the individual's compulsion to pick at or scratch their acne lesions. This can be due to a variety of psychological factors, including stress, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive tendencies. In some cases, the individual may not even be aware that they are picking at their skin. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The primary symptom of excoriated acne is the presence of skin lesions that have been manually removed or picked at. These lesions can vary in size and severity, and are often accompanied by [[scarring]] and [[skin discoloration]]. Other symptoms may include [[pain]], [[itching]], and [[inflammation]]. | The primary symptom of excoriated acne is the presence of skin lesions that have been manually removed or picked at. These lesions can vary in size and severity, and are often accompanied by [[scarring]] and [[skin discoloration]]. Other symptoms may include [[pain]], [[itching]], and [[inflammation]]. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for excoriated acne typically involves addressing the underlying psychological issues that are causing the individual to pick at their skin. This can include [[cognitive behavioral therapy]], [[medication]], or other forms of [[mental health]] treatment. In addition, topical treatments may be used to help heal the skin and reduce the appearance of scars. | Treatment for excoriated acne typically involves addressing the underlying psychological issues that are causing the individual to pick at their skin. This can include [[cognitive behavioral therapy]], [[medication]], or other forms of [[mental health]] treatment. In addition, topical treatments may be used to help heal the skin and reduce the appearance of scars. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Acne]] | * [[Acne]] | ||
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* [[Cognitive Behavioral Therapy]] | * [[Cognitive Behavioral Therapy]] | ||
* [[Mental Health]] | * [[Mental Health]] | ||
[[Category:Skin Conditions]] | [[Category:Skin Conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Mental Health]] | [[Category:Mental Health]] | ||
[[Category:Acne]] | [[Category:Acne]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:46, 4 April 2025
| Excoriated acne | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Acne excoriée, Picker's acne |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Acne lesions that are excoriated or picked |
| Complications | Scarring, infection |
| Onset | Typically during adolescence |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Psychological stress, OCD, anxiety |
| Risks | Psychiatric disorders, body dysmorphic disorder |
| Diagnosis | Clinical diagnosis based on history and physical examination |
| Differential diagnosis | Acne vulgaris, dermatillomania, trichotillomania |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Cognitive behavioral therapy, topical antibiotics, retinoids |
| Medication | Antidepressants, anxiolytics |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | More common in females |
| Deaths | N/A |
Excoriated Acne is a type of acne that is characterized by the presence of skin lesions that have been manually removed or picked at by the individual. This condition is often associated with psychological issues such as anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Causes[edit]
Excoriated acne is typically caused by the individual's compulsion to pick at or scratch their acne lesions. This can be due to a variety of psychological factors, including stress, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive tendencies. In some cases, the individual may not even be aware that they are picking at their skin.
Symptoms[edit]
The primary symptom of excoriated acne is the presence of skin lesions that have been manually removed or picked at. These lesions can vary in size and severity, and are often accompanied by scarring and skin discoloration. Other symptoms may include pain, itching, and inflammation.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for excoriated acne typically involves addressing the underlying psychological issues that are causing the individual to pick at their skin. This can include cognitive behavioral therapy, medication, or other forms of mental health treatment. In addition, topical treatments may be used to help heal the skin and reduce the appearance of scars.
