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Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or"zits.".Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin, called pores, become clogged. Each pore is an opening to a canal called a follicle, which ...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 14, 2008
A chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands embedded in the skin.Acne is the chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands, normally acquired in adolescence between the ages of 14 and 18, that usually resolves itself by the time the individual i...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Acne is a common inflammatory skin disease characterized by pimples on the face, chest, and back. It occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and/or bacteria.Acne vulgaris, the medical term for common acne, is th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
If your skin is erupting with blemishes that you thought could only afflict a teenager, you may have adult acne. Acne is the term for oil-clogged pores (tiny openings on the skin) that become inflamed and form blemishes. Adult acne blemishes appear mainly on the face. In women, blemishes tend to form around the chin, mouth, jawline, and neck. In men, acne often affects the entire face. But the trunk and upper arms can also be involved.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Acne is a skin disorder that leads to an outbreak of lesions called pimples or"zits." The most common form of the disease is called acne vulgaris—the rash that affects many adolescents.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Acne is a common skin disease characterized by pimples on the face, chest, and back. It occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria.Acne vulgaris, the medical term for common acne, is the most common sk...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
You stand the best chance of controlling your acne if you follow your treatment plan. Be patient. Acne often takes months to improve. Ask your doctor when you can expect your skin to look better. If you don't see results by your goal date, call your doctor. He or she may want to give you some other type of treatment.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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