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acne (acne vulgaris) (ak-ni vul-gar-iss) n. a common inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands. It involves the face, back, and chest and is characterized by the presence of blackheads with papules, pustules, and – in more severe cases – cysts and scars. Mild cases respond to topical therapy with benzoyl peroxide; treatment for more refractory conditions includes long-term antibiotics and isotretinoin.
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Acne Sufferers Trading Off Youthful Skin for Treating Acne - Two Linked Conditions.
PR Newswire; 4/30/2007; 700+ words
; ...Concerns Leading Dermatologist Develops New Adult Acne Treatment System That Addresses Both Acne and Aging NEW YORK, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- A new national survey of adult acne sufferers shows they are willing to sacrifice...
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ACNE AGONY; PEOPLE ARE GETTING IT EARLIER AND LATER IN LIFE.(SERIES: Daily Dose)(CNY)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY); 3/8/2007; 700+ words
; ...Meghan Rubado Staff writer Most people leave acne break-outs behind them as they grow out...Hormones play the lead role in causing acne at all ages, said Dr. William Patrick...appears to be a genetic predisposition for acne, as well. Acne can present itself in...
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Acne: taming that age-old adolescent affliction.
Magazine article from: FDA Consumer; 10/1/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...tuberculosis medicines--can cause acne. * Exposure to industrial oils and...chemicals, such as PCBs, can cause acne. * The bacteria Corynebacterium acnes can indirectly contribute to the development of acne by causing skin fats to break down...
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Acne in children
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; Acne can be seen in the first year of life, early...in mid-childhood, between 1-7 years, acne is uncommon, and when it is encountered it...2] There are several subsets in childhood acne. Neonatal acne: It is actually not acne...
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Acne - Not Just a Teen Issue.
PR Newswire; 5/22/2008; 700+ words
; Emotional Effects Significant for Adult Acne Sufferers LOS ANGELES, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- While acne may traditionally be viewed as a teenage...national survey released today show that acne is a problem that also commonly affects adults...
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Diffificult acne
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; Difficult acne may be defined as "Acne that fails to respond to elected treatment approach, or acne that presents with constraints and/or challenging clinical features." Failure to respond, that is, under-responsiveness, may arise from...
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Acne in Teens who have Special Needs.
Magazine article from: The Exceptional Parent; 8/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...Their bodies are changing and most will get acne at some time during adolescence. Special...have some special considerations. Although acne is often seen as a cosmetic problem, good control of acne can enhance self-esteem. There are many...
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Acne prevention
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...is known about preventing the onset of acne. Lifestyle and wellness modifications...Primary Prevention Diet: Role of diet in acne causation and prevention is complex and...the one hand, there is no evidence that acne is exacerbated by chocolate, nuts, candy...
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Acne in pregnancy
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; Acne and pregnancy interact in a variable way...has a beneficial effect on the activity of acne, and this is through the sebosuppressive...number of cases, there is a flare-up of acne requiring active intervention, especially...
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Acne vulgaris, mental health and omega-3 fatty acids: a report of cases.(Short paper)(Report)
Magazine article from: Lipids in Health and Disease; 10/13/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...corresponding author) [2] Background Acne vulgaris is a common disease in developed...adult women [1]. While the experience of acne may not be life-threatening per se...disability. Indeed the psychological sequela of acne includes higher rates of clinical depression...
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Acne
Book article from: U*X*L Complete Health Resource
ACNE DEFINITION Acne is a common skin disease characterized by pimples on the face, chest...oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. DESCRIPTION The medical term for acne is acne vulgaris. It is the most common of all skin diseases, affecting...
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Acne, Microbial Basis of
Book article from: World of Microbiology and Immunology
...role in the development of acne. The principal bacterial species associated with acne is Proprionibacterium acnes . This microorganism is...against Proprionibacterium acnes. Because the bacteria active in acne are normal residents of...
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Acne Medication
Book article from: Chemistry: Foundations and Applications
...and the development of acne to the afflicted individual...species Propionibacterium acnes is believed to play a role in converting acne into an inflammatory condition...and in nonprescription acne products such as gels...population of Propionibacterium acnes. The most common adverse...
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acne
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
acne common inflammatory disease of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands...face, neck, back, chest, and arms. There are several types of acne, including tropical acne, a condition of light-skinned people who are exposed to unaccustomed...
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Antiacne Drugs
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
...very severe, disfiguring acne. Acne is caused by the overproduction...called Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) that normally...follicle is invaded by the P. acnes bacteria. The damaged...The most severe type of acne includes both nodules and...
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