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Acne Vulgaris
- Whiteheads and Acne, Whiteheads and pimples, whiteheads and zits, whiteheads and acne
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Whiteheads are white, raised bumps caused by collections of oil and skin in pores. Whiteheads are also known as closed
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Acne
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; ZitsPreventionReferencesAcne, rosacea, and related disorders. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed.... Read more »
Acne
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acne is a skin condition that causes whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red growths (papules, pustules, and cysts) to form. These growths are... Read more »
Pemphigus vulgaris
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disorder that involves blistering and sores (erosions) of the skin and mucus membranes.Causes, incidence, and... Read more »
Ichthyosis vulgaris
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.Alternative NamesCommon ichthyosis; Fish... Read more »
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