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ACNE MECANIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Epidermis and Dermis
CONT

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.

OBS

Well-described mechanical factors include rubbing by helmets, chin straps, suspenders and collars.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Épiderme et derme

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Epidermis y dermis
CONT

El acné friccional, conocido como acné mecánico, se produce cuando ropa o tirantes ajustados (por ejemplo: corpiño y la correa de los cascos) mantienen el sudor contra la piel.

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