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Pomade Acne

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Pomade acne is typically a follical-based acneiform eruption seen after polonged use of agents containing hydrocarbons with high melting points. Spontaneous resolution can occur months after discontinuation of the offending agents. Topical retinoids and other comedolytic products can be used as well.

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  1. Callender Dermatology and Cosmetic Center, 12200 Annapolis Road, Ste 315, Glenn Dale, MD, 20769, USA

    Oge Onwudiwe M.D. & Valerie D. Callender M.D.

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  1. Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA

    Joshua Zeichner

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Onwudiwe, O., Callender, V.D. (2014). Pomade Acne. In: Zeichner, J. (eds) Acneiform Eruptions in Dermatology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8344-1_22

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