Numerous smooth, scar-like, small, raised lesions at the back of the neck are typical of acne keloidalis nuchae. This image displays smooth, firm lesions typical of acne keloidalis nuchae. This image displays fairly small lesions of acne keloidalis nuchae. This image displays the back of the neck at the hairline that is affected by acne keloidalis nuchae. This image displays a person with a variant of acne keloidalis nuchae, displaying depressed scars rather than thick keloids. The lesions of acne keloidalis nuchae can be focused in a limited area at the back of the neck or scalp, as displayed in this image.
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Picture of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: Numerous smooth, scar-like, small, raised lesions at the back of the neck are typical of acne keloidalis nuchae. Divider line
Numerous smooth, scar-like, small, raised lesions at the back of the neck are typical of acne keloidalis nuchae.
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Signs and Symptoms
The most common locations of acne keloidalis nuchae include:
  • Back of the neck (posterior neck)
  • Lower back of the scalp (occipital scalp)
Initially, lesions of acne keloidalis nuchae appear as red or pus-filled bumps, which may be tender or itchy. Over time, these inflamed bumps develop into small scars. Without treatment, the small scars can coalesce into large, thick scars, or keloids. Areas of widespread scarring may be associated with hair loss. Rarely, advanced acne keloidalis nuchae lesions can develop deep pockets of pus with connections to the surface of the skin, and a foul-smelling discharge may ooze from these sinus tracts.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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