Acne

Acne: Introduction

Acne: Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands), which leads to plugged pores and ... more about Acne.

Acne: Pimples and blackheads on the face and skin. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Acne is available below.

Symptoms of Acne

• Pimples - also commonly called zits, typically on the face and upper torso
• Pustules
• Whiteheads
• Blackheads
• Cysts
• more symptoms...»

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Acne:

• Home Drug Tests
  • Home Marijuana Tests
  • Home Cocaine Tests
  • Home Alcohol Tests
  • Hair Drug Screening Tests
  • Methamphetamine Tests
  • Opiate Drug Tests
  • Benzodiazepine Drug Tests
  • Multiple Drug Screening Kits
• Smoking-Related Disorders: Home Testing:
  • Nicotine Home Tests
  • Home Lung Function Tests
  • Asthma-Related Home Testing
• more tests...»

Acne: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Acne:

• Scarring
• Psychological trauma
• Social problems
• Anxiety (type of Neurosis)
• Depression
• more complications...»

Medical Textbooks Online about Acne

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Wrongly Diagnosed with Acne?

• Misdiagnosis of Acne
• Failure to diagnose Acne
• Hidden causes of Acne (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Acne

Acne: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers

Products, offers and promotion categories available for Acne:

• Skin Health
• more product offers...»

Misdiagnosis and Acne

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Acne: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Face / Facial / Oral Health Specialists:
  • Oral Pathology
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
• Teen Health Specialists:
  • Adolescent Medicine (Teen Health)
  • Pediatric / Adolescent Psychiatry
• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
  • Dermatology (Skin Health Specialists)
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
• more specialists...»

Other doctor, physician and specialist research services:

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• Review Patient Surveys About Your Doctor
• Research local specialists including ratings, affiliations, and sanctions.

Hospitals & Clinics: Acne

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Acne:

• Child Health (Pediatrics) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more hospital ratings...»

Hospital & Clinic quality ratings » »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Acne, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experinece Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Causes of Acne

• Excess androgen hormones
• Puberty
• Jacobs syndrome - acne
• Hyperandrogenism - acne
• Gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty - acne
• more causes...»

See full list of 45 causes of Acne

More information about causes of Acne:

• Triggers for Acne
• Medications, drugs, or substances causing Acne (424 listings)
• Drug interactions causing Acne (16 listings)
• Underlying causes of Acne
• Acne as a complication caused by other conditions
• Acne as a symptom
• Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Acne

Treatments for Acne

• Simple treatments and preventive measures:
  • Wash skin - gently
  • Avoid rubbing or scratching
  • Shave carefully
  • Sun exposure - some level of sun exposure has been mentioned as beneficial to acne
• more treatments...»

See full list of 38 treatments for Acne

News Archives for Acne

Medical news articles related to Acne include:

• Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin With Acne
• New Laser Combo Therapy Zaps Acne
• Acne Cream Not Linked to Raised Death Risk
• Study Lets Teens Sound Off on Acne Therapies
• Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema
• Health Tip: What Could Be Causing Your Acne?
• Health Tip: Triggers of Acne
• Health Tip: Treating Acne Scars
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

Videos for Acne

Patient Surveys for Acne

• Patient Profile Survey
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• Survey about the symptoms of your Acne
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Prognosis for Acne

Prognosis for Acne: Excellent. Not a major health problem, some risk of scarring. Usually resolves but may last into adulthood.

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Reseach about Acne

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Statistics for Acne

• Medical statistics for Acne
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Acne
• Death and Mortality statistics for Acne
• Society statistics for Acne

Acne: Broader Related Topics

• Skin conditions
• Bacterial diseases
• Adolescent conditions
• more types...»

Types of Acne

Types of Acne

• Acne vulgaris (common acne)
• Acne rosacea
• more types...»

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Curable Types of Acne

Possibly curable types of Acne include:

• Medication induced acne
• Halogen acne
• Pregnancy induced
• Chloracne
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome related acne
• more types...»

Rare Types of Acne:

Rare types of Acne include:

• Amphetamines induced acne
• Halogen acne
• Pregnancy induced
• Chloracne
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome related acne
• more types...»

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User Interactive Forums

Read about other experiences, ask a question about Acne, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:

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Article Excerpts about Acne

Health Topics Questions and Answers About Acne: NIDDK (Excerpt)

Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands), which leads to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits. Acne lesions usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Nearly 17 million people in the United States have acne, making it the most common skin disease. Although acne is not a serious health threat, severe acne can lead to disfiguring, permanent scarring, which can be upsetting to people who are affected by the disorder. (Source: excerpt from Health Topics Questions and Answers About Acne: NIDDK)

Questions and Answers About Acne: NIAMS (Excerpt)

Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands), which leads to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits. Acne lesions usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Acne: NIAMS)

Acne: NWHIC (Excerpt)

The most common form of acne is known as acne vulgaris, which means common acne. Most women will experience at least a few acne pimples over the course of their lives. (Source: excerpt from Acne: NWHIC)

Definitions of Acne:

An inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones - (Source - WordNet 2.1)