Acne Excoriee des

 Jeunes Filles

Acne excoriée des jeunes filles (French for excoriated acne of young women), as the name suggests, occurs primarily in young women who are picking at their skin, although males may be affected as well. Mild acne may be present and is accompanied by extensive excoriations. Comedones and papules are systematically and neurotically excoriated leaving crusted erosions that scar. Often, the lesions that are excoriated are minute. This condition may suggest underlying depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a personality disorder. Antidepressants and psychotherapy can be helpful in treating these patients.