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- What is acne?
- Symptoms of acne
- Causes of acne
- Prevention of acne
- Risk factors for acne
- Complications of acne
- When to see a doctor about acne
- Diagnosis of acne
- Conventional treatment of acne
- Alternative/complementary treatment of acne
- Living with acne
- Caring for someone with acne
The acne can cause lesions that may be of the following forms:
- abscesses (these may cause pus to erupt)
- black (open acne lesions)
- black heads (comedone acne lesions)
- nodules
- papules
- pustules
- white heads (closed acne lesions)
Certain medications, soaps, antibiotics, cosmetics and other irritants can cause acne symptoms to become worse.
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Acne is mostly present on the following areas of the body which have the largest sebaceous (oil-producing) glands:
- face
- back
- upper inner chest area
- front of neck
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< 1: what is acne 3: causes > Last reviewed: 15 August 2008 || Last updated: 26 February 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
