Acne Vulgaris
Emedicine has written Acne vulgaris, and writes "Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease that affects 85-100% of people at some time during their lives. It is characterized by noninflammatory follicular papules or comedones and by inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules in its more severe forms. Acne vulgaris affects the areas of skin with the densest population of sebaceous follicles; these areas include the face, the upper part of the chest, and the back. The pathogenesis of acne vulgaris is multifactorial. Four key factors are responsible for the development of an acne lesion. These factors are follicular epidermal hyperproliferation with subsequent plugging of the follicle, excess sebum, the presence and activity of Propionibacterium acnes, and inflammatio. "
Ecureme has written Acne vulgaris, and writes "Acne Vulgaris is a skin disorder characterized by cysts, open and closed comedones (plugged lesions containing a "cottage-cheese" like material), pus pockets, and raised red swellings. Symtoms: Often occurs in puberty, though may occur in the 20s or 30s."
Vitacost has written Acne vulgaris, and writes "Acne vulgaris, also known as common acne, is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin. It consists of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules and even further into cysts that can cause scarring. Acne vulgaris occurs mostly on the face, neck, and back of most commonly teenagers and to a lesser extent of young adults. The condition results in part from excessive stimulation of the skin by androgens (male hormones). Bacterial infection of the skin also appears to play a role."
Dermatology.cdlib has written Acne vulgaris, and writes "Acne vulgaris has the potential to cause significant psychiatric and psychological complications, while negatively affects quality of life. Many factors influence the nondermatological aspects of acne including personality, perceptions, age, and social and cultural factors, as well as disease characteristics (duration, severity, scarring). It is important to note that not all patients who develop acne experience psychiatric or psychological complications or any alteration in quality of life. However, the scientific literature clearly illustrates that these complications occur more frequently in patients suffering from acne vulgaris. The treating physician should consider these factors when selecting an appropriate treatment. Addressing nondermatological effects of acne allows the physician to treat the whole patient and not solely the skin condition. Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease with potential complications that are more than skin deep."
Webmd has written Acne vulgaris, and writes "Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common skin condition that occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin's pores. These clogs cause blemishes in the skin that are often red and swollen. When you have just a few red spots, known as pimples, you have a mild form of acne. Severe acne can mean hundreds of pimples or sores that can cover the face, neck, chest, and back. While mild acne is merely annoying, severe acne can lead to emotional and physical scars."
Ecureme has written Acne vulgaris, and writes "Acne Vulgaris is a skin disorder characterized by cysts, open and closed comedones (plugged lesions containing a "cottage-cheese" like material), pus pockets, and raised red swellings. Symtoms: Often occurs in puberty, though may occur in the 20s or 30s."
Vitacost has written Acne vulgaris, and writes "Acne vulgaris, also known as common acne, is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin. It consists of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules and even further into cysts that can cause scarring. Acne vulgaris occurs mostly on the face, neck, and back of most commonly teenagers and to a lesser extent of young adults. The condition results in part from excessive stimulation of the skin by androgens (male hormones). Bacterial infection of the skin also appears to play a role."
Dermatology.cdlib has written Acne vulgaris, and writes "Acne vulgaris has the potential to cause significant psychiatric and psychological complications, while negatively affects quality of life. Many factors influence the nondermatological aspects of acne including personality, perceptions, age, and social and cultural factors, as well as disease characteristics (duration, severity, scarring). It is important to note that not all patients who develop acne experience psychiatric or psychological complications or any alteration in quality of life. However, the scientific literature clearly illustrates that these complications occur more frequently in patients suffering from acne vulgaris. The treating physician should consider these factors when selecting an appropriate treatment. Addressing nondermatological effects of acne allows the physician to treat the whole patient and not solely the skin condition. Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease with potential complications that are more than skin deep."
Webmd has written Acne vulgaris, and writes "Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common skin condition that occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin's pores. These clogs cause blemishes in the skin that are often red and swollen. When you have just a few red spots, known as pimples, you have a mild form of acne. Severe acne can mean hundreds of pimples or sores that can cover the face, neck, chest, and back. While mild acne is merely annoying, severe acne can lead to emotional and physical scars."
