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Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits."
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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.
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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.
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Acne is a skin condition that causes blemishes on the face, back, chest, or upper arms. In time, your acne may go away by itself. But treatment can help to control your acne now.
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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 is 20-30 years old.
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Adult AcneIf 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-cloggedpores(tiny openings on the skin) that become inflamed and form blemishes.
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