Pomade acne

Pomade acne is a type of acne cosmetica that appears as a group of small bumps close to the hairline on the forehead, frequently seen in black skin.[1][2]

Signs and symptoms

Pomade acne typically presents with small reddish bumps in pale skin and may look purple-brown in darker skin.[2] Less commonly, it may be seen on the chin and cheeks.[2] It may lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.[2]

Cause

The condition occurs when some of the pomade that is applied to the scalp drips down over the forehead.[1]

Treatment

Treatment is by discontinuation of occlusive hair pomades, headwear and oils.[2] Other options include applying retinoids or antibiotics.[2]

Epidemiology

In the US, pomade acne develops in up to 25% of dark skinned adult males.[1]

See also

• List of cutaneous conditions

References

1. Plewig, Gerd; Melnik, Bodo; Chen, WenChieh (2019). "9.4.3 Acne mimicking diseases: Pomade acne". Plewig and Kligman ́s Acne and Rosacea. Switzerland: Springer. p. 313. ISBN 978-3-319-49273-5.
2. Hines, Aliya Courtney; Moin, Moin (2020). "2. Common skin conditions in black skin". In Moiin, Ali (ed.). Atlas of Black Skin. Springer. pp. 49–50. ISBN 978-3-030-31484-2.