For Acne we have terms and definitions in 12 topics. The topics are Beauty, Cancer, Contraception, Cosmetics, Dermatology, Female Health, Hair Loss, Health, Health and Beauty, Huntingtons Disease, Medical and Pediatrics.

Acne (Beauty)

Acne is a common inflammatory disease of the facial skin seen most frequently between the ages of 10 and 25 years and characterized by blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes composed of papules and pustules. Acne is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, the glands that produce sebum. Acne usually affects the face, back, and chest. In severe cases it can develop into cysts and nodules that can result in scarring. While its cause is unknown, it is most often associated with hormonal activity within teenagers. In severe cases a person should consult with a dermatologist.

Acne (Cancer)

A disorder of the skin in which oil glands and hair glands become inflamed.

Acne (Contraception)

Pimples. A disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles.

Acne (Cosmetics)

Skin disorder caused by blocked follicles, leading to inflammation of the sebaceous glands.

Acne (Dermatology)

A chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Acne is characterized by black heads, pimple outbreaks, cysts, infected abscesses, and (sometimes) scarring.

Acne (Female Health)

Another name for pimples. It is caused by increased oil formation in hair follicles that plug and cause inflammation, especially on the face and upper back. Acne is common in puberty for both young women and men but normally goes away after that. It is also a common androgenic sign of anovulatory androgen excess.

Acne (Hair Loss)

Acne is an inflammatory disease which affects the sebaceous glands of the skin Alopecia Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss or baldness in general.

Acne (Health)

A chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Acne is characterized by black heads, pimple outbreaks, cysts, infected abscesses, and (sometimes) scarring.

Acne (Health and Beauty)

Acne is a common inflammatory disease of the facial skin seen most frequently between the ages of 10 and 25 years and characterized by blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes composed of papules and pustules. Acne is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, the glands that produce sebum. Acne usually affects the face, back, and chest. In severe cases it can develop into cysts and nodules that can result in scarring. While its cause is unknown, it is most often associated with hormonal activity within teenagers. In severe cases a person should consult with a dermatologist.

Acne (Huntingtons Disease)

A skin inflammation affecting approximately 80% of those between the ages of 12 and 24. Located in each hair follicle or tiny pit in the skin is a gland that lubricates the skin. If some oil gets trapped in the gland, bacteria multiply in the pit and the skin becomes inflamed.

Acne (Medical)

A skin condition characterized by inflamed, pus-filled areas that occur on the skin's surface, most commonly occurring during adolescence

Acne (Pediatrics)

A chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Acne is characterized by black heads, pimple outbreaks, cysts, infected abscesses, and (sometimes) scarring.

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