Info
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Skin condition that occurs when hair follicles fill with oil and dead skin cells.
Causes
ACNE
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
BIOLOGY
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Sara Sofia Riveros Ruiz 12a
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Detection and Treatments
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Methods
Tests
Treatments
Info
There was a study of 152 boys and girls, where:Dark gray: with acneLight gray: without acne
WHO IS AFFECTED?
Boys
Girls
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5
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102
63
89
Physical examination -Visual check for lesions, their type, distribution, stages of development. Differential diagnosis -Make sure it is not another disorder, such as a skin disease.
Whiteheads
Blackheads
Papules
Pimples (pustules)
Nodules
Cystic lesions
Medical history -Appearance of acne. -Medication history, diseases. -Antecedents. -Skin care habits. -Current and previous treatments and response to these treatments. -Psychological impact of acne.
- Excess production of greasy matter (sebum).
- Hair follicles clogged by oily matter and dead skin cells.
Others:
- Hormonal changes, Certain medications, diet, stress
Causes
Medications
- Topical: Retinoids and similar drugs, azelaic acid and salicylic acid, dapsone.
- Oral: Antibiotics, combined contraceptives, anti-androgen agents, isotretinoin.
- Therapies: Phototherapy, chemical peel, drainage and extraction, steroid infiltration.
