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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

Sonographic Characteristics of Fistulous Lesions in Facial Acne: A Comprehensive Analysis.

Yufang You, Wenqing Ran, Yimin Su, Bibo Li, Shigen Zhong

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Yufang YouDepartment of Ultrasound, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Wenqing RanDepartment of Oncology, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Yimin SuDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Bibo LiDepartment of Oncology, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Shigen ZhongDepartment of Ultrasound, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4149-6009

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Natural Science Foundation Project of Chongqing, Chongqing Science and Technology Commission CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX1580Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital ynhg202128the Program of Chongqing Health Commission and Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau Joint Medical Research Project 2023MSXM061
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Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to investigate the sonographic characteristics of fistulous lesions in facial acne.

methodsFacial acne patients were classified based on clinical grading criteria, with or without fistulous lesions, and subsequently underwent high-frequency ultrasound assessment to evaluate lesion characteristics. Statistical analyses were conducted to compare clinical and sonographic features between fistula and nonfistula groups.

resultsA total of 2355 acne lesions in 189 patients were studied, and 343 fistulous lesions were detected in 71 patients (fistula group). The male proportion and the age of the fistula group were higher than those of the nonfistula group (50.70% vs. 30.51%; 23.21 vs. 26.72, respectively). Among the fistula group, a strong positive correlation was found between the highest grade of fistulous lesions per patient and the highest grade of each patient (r

conclusionHigh-frequency ultrasound effectively characterizes fistulous lesions in facial acne, providing critical insights for clinical management and further clinical research.

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Acne VulgarisCutaneous FistulaFacial DermatosesAdolescentAdultFaceFemaleHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexSkinUltrasonographyYoung Adultfacial acnefistulous lesionhigh‐frequency ultrasoundmorphological analysisskin inflammation

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PMCPMC12480642

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