tropical acne

tropical acne
acne tropicalis a type of severe acne vulgaris seen in hot and moist environments such as tropical climates; characteristics include large painful cysts, nodules, and pustules with formation of conglobate abscesses and frequent scarring, usually on the back, nape of the neck, buttocks, thighs, and upper arms.

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