Comedones Health Article

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Reviewer Info: Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. ; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 10/28/2008

Definition

Comedones are small, flesh-colored, white, or dark bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are found at the opening of a sebaceous follicle (pore). See: Acne

Alternative Names

Skin bumps - acne-like; Acne-like skin bumps
Acne - close-up of pustular lesions
Acne - close-up of ... 		Blackheads (comedones) close-up
Blackheads (comedon... 		Blackheads (comedones)
Blackheads (comedon...
Acne, cystic on the chest
Acne, cystic on the... 		Acne, close-up of cysts on the back
Acne, close-up of c... 		Acne, vulgaris on the back
Acne, vulgaris on t...
Acne, cystic on the face
Acne, cystic on the... 		Acne, cystic on the back
Acne, cystic on the...

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