Acne Prevention WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Acne Prevention
Acne vulgaris (commonly called acne) is a skin disease caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland). Severe acne is inflammatory, but acne can also manifest in noninflammatory forms. Acne lesions are commonly referred to as pimples, spots, or zits. ...Read more at Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Different forms of acne include papules, nodules and cysts.1
- Avoid acne by washing affected area, avoiding irritants and utilizing over-the-counter treatments.2
- To avoid scarring or other skin damage, it may be necessary to consult a physician.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Acne Symptoms
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Lifestyle and Home Remedies
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: When to Seek Medical Advice
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- Contributor: Leanne
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 16, 2009
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- Contributor: Leanne
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Preventing Acne
- Last update: Oct. 16, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
