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Introduction
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Sandpaper acne is defined by the presence of many small, undeveloped lesions (microcomedones) on the skin that are nearly invisible but feel rough to the touch. |
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Clinical findings
- Multiple small whiteheads (closed comedones), associated with superficial inflammation
- The skin is rough to feel - like fine sandpaper
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Figure: 1 Sandpaper acne |
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Figure: 2 Sandpaper acne |
Management
- Although some cases respond to standard treatment (refer to the related chapter on Acne vulgaris) others do not
- Poor responders often do well with a low dose of isotretinoin (0.5 mg/kg/day) for four months