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2. Comedo - Wikipedia

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   A comedo can be open (blackhead) or closed by skin (whitehead) and occur with or without acne. [3] The word comedo comes from Latin comedere 'to eat up' and was historically used to describe parasitic worms; in modern medical terminology, it is used to suggest the worm-like appearance of the expressed material.

3. Everything You Need to Know About Acne, from Causes to ... - AOL

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   Typically, whiteheads are not painful. Blackheads (open comedones): Blackheads are small dark brown or black spots, often on the nose and chin. They happen when pores are clogged with sebum and ...

4. Stop Popping Your Whiteheads And Do These Things Instead - AOL

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   Another great option for whitehead removal are benzoyl peroxide cleansers and topicals, says Dr. Kobets. If your skin is prone to dryness, try to use a product with a low concentration of the ...

5. Acne - Wikipedia

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   Acne (/ˈækni/ ACK-nee), also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles. [10] Typical features of the condition include blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring.

6. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   Rosacea. What it looks like: Rosacea causes redness and thick skin on the face, usually clustered in the center.Easy flushing, a stinging sensation, and small, pus-filled pimples are other common ...

7. Sebaceous gland - Wikipedia

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   The increased production of sebum can lead to a blockage of the sebaceous gland duct. This can cause a comedo (commonly called a blackhead or a whitehead), which can lead to infection, particularly by the bacteria Cutibacterium acnes. This can inflame the comedones, which then change into the characteristic acne lesions. Comedones generally ...