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What Foods Cause Acne

Health Encyclopedia: Acne

Definition

Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits."

Alternative Names

Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin called pores become clogged. Each pore is an opening to a canal called a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. Normally, the oil glands help keep the skin lubricated and help remove old skin cells...

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Expert & Community Posts

When Stress Affects Your Nails - Hair -Skin....What To Do??

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...the problems caused are things like inflamed skin, acne, brittle nails, thinning hair - your... Read more »

Rosacea Misdiagnoses

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...worse. Is it possible that I have both rosacea and acne? In a word, yes. For some patients, it... Read more »

Rosacea Misdiagnoses

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...worse. Is it possible that I have both rosacea and acne? In a word, yes. For some patients, it... Read more »

Study says cathelicidin and SCTE are potential causes of Rosacea

By Kevin Berman MD , Health Expert

...lesions. For this reason, rosacea is also known as "acne rosacea" or adult acne. The third stage... Read more »

Study says cathelicidin and SCTE are potential causes of Rosacea

By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...lesions. For this reason, rosacea is also known as "acne rosacea" or adult acne. The third stage... Read more »

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Health Guide

Psoriasis: References

...Strengthened Risk Management Program to Enhance Safe Use of Isotretinoin (Accutane) for Treating Severe Acne. US Food and Drug Administration. Rockville, MD: National Press Office; August 12,... Read more »

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Highlights

...some promise against various forms of skin cancer. These include the oral retinoids used for severe acne, may reduce the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancers in certain types of patients. A wide range... Read more »

What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"

...disorder. These factors include alcohol use, obesity or overweight, pregnancy, and smoking. Certain foods that may irritate the digestive system can also contribute to GERD, though there's plenty... Read more »

Migraine Issues: Take Action: Management of migraine

...lifestyle modifications and medication. Specifically: Keep a diary to record headache patternsAvoid foods, sensations, or stressors which trigger headachesKnow important information such as... Read more »

Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Highlights

...contraceptive.Male hormonal contraceptives can cause unpleasant side effects including weight gain, acne, and mood changes. To avoid these side effects, researchers are also investigating... Read more »

Images

Acne, vulgaris on the back

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