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Acne, the most common of all skin disorders, is a disease of pilosebaceous follicles. It affects 17 million people in the U.S., including 85% of adolescents and young adults. A genetic predisposition exists, but the pathogenesis is multifactorial and includes sebum secretion and retention... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed — and perhaps discolored (red to purple) — lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or chronic. Papular rashes characterize many cutaneous... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or localized to the hair follicles or sweat glands. (See ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous follicles. The prognosis is good with treatment.
Causes and incidence
The cause of acne is multifactorial, but theories regarding dietary influences... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed—and perhaps discolored (red to purple)—lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or chronic. Papular rashes... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or localized to the hair... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... An inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands, acne vulgaris is the most common skin problem in adolescents, although lesions can appear as early as age 8. Although acne is more common and more severe in boys than girls, it usually occurs in girls at an... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed — and perhaps discolored (red to purple) — lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or chronic. Papular rashes characterize many cutaneous disorders; they may... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — visible collections of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or localized to the hair... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed—and perhaps discolored (red to purple)—lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or chronic. Papular rashes characterize many... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or localized to the hair... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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Elizabeth Wells, MD
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Acne vulgaris the most common dermatologic disorder treated by physicians, affecting 80% of persons aged 11 to... Suggested Readings
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... Marney Gundlach, MD, MPH Acne - BASICS Acne - description Acne vulgaris is a disorder of pilosebaceous follicles (PSFs). PSFs are found on the face, chest, back, and upper arms. Acne lesions include microcomedones... Acne - DIAGNOSIS ... Acne - TREATMENT ... Acne - FOLLOW UP ... Acne - bibliography ... Acne - CODES ... Acne - PATIENT TEACHING-MED ... Acne - FAQ
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