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Acne mechanica is a specific type of acne that is caused by friction, heat, and/or pressure on the skin. Especially occurs when the skin is not exposed to air. It is commonly found in athletes because sweaty, constantly rubbed skin by a tight uniform, for example, can result in a rash. What may look like a rash is actually acne mechanica ...
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) Acne with facial edema (solid facial ...
Acneiform eruptions, or acne mimicking eruptions, are a group of skin conditions characterized by small bumps resembling acne. [1] Typically, these bumps are mostly of similar size. [1] Some bumps may be bigger or contain fluid. [2] Generally, blackheads and whiteheads are absent. [2]
Acne (/ˈækni/ 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 medicamentosa is acne that is caused or aggravated by medication. [1] Because acne is generally a disorder of the pilosebaceous units caused by hormones, the medications that trigger acne medicamentosa most frequently are hormone analogs. It is also often caused by corticosteroids; in this case, it is referred to as steroid acne.
Acne aestivalis; Acne conglobata; Acne cosmetica; Acne excoriée des jeunes filles; Acne fulminans; Acne infantum; Acne inversa; Acne keloidalis; Acne keloidalis nuchae; Acne mechanica; Acne medicamentosa; Acne miliaris necrotica; Acne neonatorum; Acne rosacea; Acne varioliformis; Acne; Acne with facial edema; Acneiform eruption; Acute febrile ...
Acne mechanica, an acneiform eruption observed after repetitive physical trauma to the skin such as rubbing from clothing or sports equipment; Acne medicamentosa (drug-induced acne) (e.g., steroid acne) Acne miliaris necrotica, a rare condition consisting of follicular vesicopustules, sometimes occurring as solitary lesions that are usually ...
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. [1]