Presentations of Cutaneous Disease in Various Skin Pigmentations: Acne Vulgaris - Comedonal Acne

Authors

Christopher M. Wong, Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Christina Guo, University of North Texas Health Science CenterFollow
Christian J. Scheufele, Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Daniel A. Nguyen, Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Jean Elizze M. Charles, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Michael Carletti, Medical City Fort Worth
Stephen E. Weis, Medical City Fort Worth

Keywords

dermatology; skin of color; skin pigmentation; erythema; medical education; acne; acne vulgaris

Disciplines

Dermatology | Medical Education | Primary Care

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a common inflammatory skin condition of the pilosebaceous unit in adolescents and young adults and is primarily characterized by the presence of open and closed comedones. In patients of various skin pigmentations, skin-colored comedones may be difficult to appreciate and lead to incorrect or delayed diagnosis of acne. To aid in the identification of acne vulgaris in patients of various skin pigmentations, we present comedonal acne in different skin types and commonly encountered differential diagnoses. With its significant volume and burden of disease, acne vulgaris should be correctly identified in various skin pigmentations by primary care clinicians for the initiation of appropriate management.

Recommended Citation

Wong, Christopher M.; Guo, Christina; Scheufele, Christian J.; Nguyen, Daniel A.; Charles, Jean Elizze M.; Carletti, Michael; and Weis, Stephen E. (2024) "Presentations of Cutaneous Disease in Various Skin Pigmentations: Acne Vulgaris - Comedonal Acne," HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 8.
DOI: 10.36518/2689-0216.1634
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/hcahealthcarejournal/vol5/iss1/8