Acne Fulminans

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (64 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post-Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

19 Jan 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

Acne fulminans is a severe variant of inflammatory acne, predominantly identified in adolescent males. This condition is characterized by a sudden development of painful nodules and plaques that can advance to suppurative, ulcerative, and hemorrhagic lesions. Acne fulminans may present as only dermatological symptoms or alongside systemic manifestations, such as fever, malaise, arthralgia, myalgia, bone pain, osteolytic lesions, and erythema nodosum. When initiating treatment in patients with severe acne, high doses of isotretinoin may trigger acne fulminans. The condition is typically resistant to the usual acne antibiotics. The recommended treatment for acne fulminans is a combination of corticosteroids and isotretinoin. The lesions may result in severe scarring and subsequent negative psychological impacts on the affected patients. Prevention, early recognition, and prompt treatment significantly reduce the risk of scarring. This activity reviews the etiology, epidemiology, evaluation, and management of acne fulminans, highlighting the importance of a well-coordinated interprofessional team in delivering comprehensive care to these patients.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the clinical signs and symptoms of acne fulminans, including systemic manifestations.

  • Assess the appropriate diagnostic workup necessary for evaluating acne fulminans.

  • Implement evidence-based treatment protocols for patients with acne fulminans.

  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to improve evaluation, management, and counseling for patients with acne fulminans.

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