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A Cruel and Unusual Form of Adult Acne
An introduction to acne caused by occlusion, a rare form of adult adult acne which affects soldiers, sailors and sadomasochists. Whilst occlusive acne is an unfortunate occupational hazard for those in the forces, the sadomasochistic variant is the cause of some amusement amongst doctors, who refer to it affectionately as kinky acne.
Published: 15 May 2008
