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Inner thigh friction as a cause of acne mechanica
Author(s) -
Mazhar Momina,
Simpson Meagan,
Marathe Kalyani
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.13817
Subject(s) - medicine , thigh , acne , medial compartment of thigh , occlusion , rubbing , surgery , dermatology , chemistry , organic chemistry
Acne mechanica is defined as being any acneiform eruption in areas of friction, pressure, stretching, rubbing, pinching, or occlusion of the skin in any individual, regardless of preexisting acne. Various causes have been reported, including prolonged back rest against a chair or bed, occlusive clothing, pressure from a prosthetic limb, and others. This is the first reported case of bilateral open comedones caused by inner thigh friction.