Skin Conditions
Acne varioliformis
Moderate
ICD-10: L70 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मुंहासे · தமிழ்: முகப்பரு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮುಖದ ಮೇಲೆ ಮೊಡವೆಗಳು · తెలుగు: ముఖం మీద మొటిమలు · বাংলা: মুখে ফোঁড়া · मराठी: चेहऱ्यावर फोड · ગુજરાતી: મોઢા પર ફોલ્લીઓ
About this condition
This is a rare form of acne that causes small pox-like bumps filled with pus, mainly on the face. The lesions can leave permanent scars and may be itchy or uncomfortable. It differs from regular acne and requires specific dermatological treatment to prevent scarring.
Common symptoms
small pus-filled bumps
facial rash
scarring
itchy skin lesions
red bumps on face
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मुंहासे · चेहरे पर दाने · त्वचा पर फुंसी · चेचक जैसे दाने |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முகப்பரு · முகத்தில் கொப்புளங்கள் · தோல் தடிப்புகள் · சிறு அம்மை போன்ற கொப்புளங்கள் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮುಖದ ಮೇಲೆ ಮೊಡವೆಗಳು · ಚರ್ಮದ ಮೇಲೆ ಗುಳ್ಳೆಗಳು · ಚೇಚಕದಂತಹ ಗುಳ್ಳೆಗಳು · ಮುಖದ ದದ್ದು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ముఖం మీద మొటిమలు · చర్మంపై గడ్డలు · మశూచి లాంటి మొటిమలు · ముఖపు దద్దుర్లు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মুখে ফোঁড়া · ত্বকে ফুসকুড়ি · গুটিবসন্তের মতো দানা · মুখের র্যাশ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | चेहऱ्यावर फोड · त्वचेवर पुरळ · चेचकासारखे दाणे · चेहऱ्यावर फुंसी |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મોઢા પર ફોલ્લીઓ · ચામડી પર ફોલ્લીઓ · શીતળાના જેવા દાણા · મોઢાની ફોલ્લીઓ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Acne varioliformis?
small pus-filled bumps, facial rash, scarring, itchy skin lesions, red bumps on face.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen
Is Acne varioliformis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Acne varioliformis?
Severity is classified as Moderate. if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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