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  Acne, cystic on the face


The face is the most common location of acne. Here, there are 4 to 6 millimeter red (erythematous) pustules, some with bridging scars and fistulous tract formation (connecting passages. Severe acne may have a profound psychological impact and may cause scarring. Effective treatments are available for this type of acne.
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  1. Acne
Update Date:
April 14, 2008
Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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