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Acne Mechanica

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Acne mechanica is a term used to describe the presence of inflammatory papules and pustules caused by friction from repetitive rubbing, stretching, or squeezing of the skin accompanied by heat, pressure, and occlusion.

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  • Salicylic Acid
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Benzoyl Peroxide
  • Topical Retinoid
  • Inflammatory Acne

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Duke University School of Medicine, 2444 North Main Street, High Point, NC, 27262, USA

    Zoe Diana Draelos M.D.

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  1. Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA

    Joshua Zeichner

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Draelos, Z.D. (2014). Acne Mechanica. In: Zeichner, J. (eds) Acneiform Eruptions in Dermatology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8344-1_18

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