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Acne (/ˈækni/ listen ⓘ 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 .
Acne cosmetica (cosmetic acne) Acne fulminans (acute febrile ulcerative acne) Acne keloidalis nuchae (acne keloidalis, dermatitis papillaris capillitii, folliculitis keloidalis, folliculitis keloidis nuchae, nuchal keloid acne) Acne mechanica; Acne medicamentosa; Acne miliaris necrotica (acne varioliformis) Acne vulgaris (acne simplex)
The most studied of these infections is acne vulgaris, caused by Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes). [9] It is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by the blockage of pilosebaceous units causing inflammatory lesions, non-inflammatory lesions or a mixture of both on the face, neck and/or chest.
[18] [19] Acne vulgaris is the disease most commonly associated with C. acnes infection. [ citation needed ] Cutibacterium acnes is one of the most common and universal skin diseases, affecting more than 45 million individuals in the United States. 20% of all dermatologist visits are related to treating acne-related issues.
Comedo extraction is a widely used method of treatment for acne vulgaris. [1] A dermatologist or cosmetologist may extract blackheads (open comedones) using gentle pressure around the pore opening, and whiteheads (closed comedones) by incision with a large needle or a blade. [2] If performed skillfully, this treatment may be beneficial to the ...
Acne necrotica, primary lesions that are pruritic or painful erythematous follicular-based papules that develop central necrosis and crusting and heal with a varioliform scar; Acne rosacea, a red rash predominantly on the face; Acne vulgaris (common acne) Baby acne, a rash seen on the cheeks, chin, and forehead of infants; Blackheads
Acneiform eruptions differentiate themselves from acne vulgaris by a history of sudden onset, a monomorphic morphology, eruption development at any age, affecting the trunk more frequently than the face, not always affecting sebaceous areas of the body, and the rarity of cyst formation.
No, the correct name is acne vulgaris since the term acne is used for various skin conditions (somewhat erroneously). TylerDurden8823 18:54, 25 February 2017 (UTC) The medical name is acne vulgaris. The common name is acne.