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Acne on the back
Acne affects the areas of the skin that contain sebaceous glands, including the face, upper chest, and back. Acne occurs most commonly during adolescence. Many new treatment regimens are available for acne, especially for the most severe types. Update Date:
04/14/2008 Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Acne - close-up of pustular lesions
Blackheads (comedones)
Blackheads (comedones) close-up

Acne, cystic on the chest
Acne, cystic on the face
Acne, vulgaris on the back

Acne, close-up of cysts on the back
Acne, cystic on the back
Acne on the back

Adult facial acne
Baby acne
Hair follicle sebaceous gland

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