The association of pyoderma faciale and erythema nodosum

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2007 May;32(3):275-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2006.02336.x. Epub 2007 Feb 26.

Abstract

Pyoderma facial (PF) is a sudden severe eruption of pustules and cystic swellings which may be interconnected by sinuses. It affects mainly adult women. We report the case of a 21-year-old woman presenting with sudden onset of coalescing nodules and abscesses on the face, with mild systemic disturbance. She also had erythema nodosum (EN)-like lesions on the legs. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of PF associated with EN.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Clindamycin / therapeutic use
  • Doxycycline / therapeutic use
  • Erythema Nodosum / complications*
  • Erythema Nodosum / drug therapy
  • Facial Dermatoses / complications*
  • Facial Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Pyoderma / complications*
  • Pyoderma / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Clindamycin
  • Doxycycline