What is Acne?
*Acne is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous units of the skin
*Acne Vulgaris’ is a common problem among most teenagers
*Commonly called acne , pimple or zitAcne affects 80% of adolescents & 20% of adults
*Mean age at presentation for treatment is 24 years
*10% of doctor’s visits take place when patients are between the ages of 35 and 44 years.
Classification of Acne
1. Non-Inflammatory
Comedonal -
“Whitehead” – dilated hair follicle filled with keratin, sebum, and bacteria, with an obstructed opening to the skin
“Blackhead” – dilated hair follicle filled with keratin, sebum, and bacteria, with a wide opening to the skin capped with a blackened mass of skin debris
2.Inflammatory
Papulo-pustular
Papule – small bumps less than 5mm in diameter
Pustule – small bump with a visible central core of purulent material
Nodulocystic
- Nodule – bump greater than 5mm in diameter
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*Acne is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous units of the skin
*Acne Vulgaris’ is a common problem among most teenagers
*Commonly called acne , pimple or zitAcne affects 80% of adolescents & 20% of adults
*Mean age at presentation for treatment is 24 years
*10% of doctor’s visits take place when patients are between the ages of 35 and 44 years.
Classification of Acne
1. Non-Inflammatory
Comedonal -
“Whitehead” – dilated hair follicle filled with keratin, sebum, and bacteria, with an obstructed opening to the skin
“Blackhead” – dilated hair follicle filled with keratin, sebum, and bacteria, with a wide opening to the skin capped with a blackened mass of skin debris
2.Inflammatory
Papulo-pustular
Papule – small bumps less than 5mm in diameter
Pustule – small bump with a visible central core of purulent material
Nodulocystic
- Nodule – bump greater than 5mm in diameter
Note: for more detail visit my blog on regular
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