Acne
Acne: Introduction
Acne: Pimples and blackheads on the skin.
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See detailed information below for a list of 55
causes of Acne, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Acne:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Acne.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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causes of Acne
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Causes of Types of Acne:
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types for Acne
Acne: Symptom Checker
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Acne Treatments
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Acne
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Diagnostic Guides for Acne
Medical Books Excerpts
Read excertps from published book sections related to Acne
from the following published medical books
for more detailed information about Acne.
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Acne
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
- [ read ]
- Papular rash
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Pustular rash
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Acne
- "The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult" (2008)
- [ read ]
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Hospitals & Clinics: Acne
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Misdiagnosis and Acne
Psoriasis often undiagnosed cause of skin symptoms in children: Children who suffer
from the skin disorder called psoriasis can often go undiagnosed.
The main problem is that psoriasis is rare in children, and not often
seen by physicians for this reason.
children may receive treatment for fungal skin infections.
See misdiagnosis of psoriasis or symptoms of psoriasis....read more »
Read more about Misdiagnosis and Acne
Diagnostic tests for Acne:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Acne. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination of the skin on the face and trunk - looking for whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules or cysts.
- Blood test - hormone workup for detecting polycystic ovarian syndrome including free testosterone, FSH/LH ratio, DHEA-S.
- more tests...»
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diagnostic tests for Acne
Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Acne.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had problems with acne?
- What areas of the body are affected?
- What products or medications have you tried so far?
- What medications do you currently take? - Some medications may exacerbate acne e.g. lithium, phenytoin, topical and systemic corticosteroids, quinine, oral contraceptives.
- Have you been under emotional stress? - can cause exacerbations.
- more questions...»
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listings)
Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Acne) may include:
- Do you suffer from excessive hairiness or irregular menstrual periods - may suggest Polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Poor self esteem and embarrassment - as a result of the acne.
- more symptoms...»
See Diagnosis Checklist for Acne (18
listings)
Home Diagnostic Testing and Acne
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Stories from Users for Acne
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Videos for Acne
Handling acne begins with basic skin care techniques and understanding your treatment options.
The first step to clearing up acne is getting the facts. Learn the facts about acne-prone skin and how best to treat it.
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"I never use an exfoliant in the morning", "I always use a heavy moisturizer before going to bed". We each have our own long-held beliefs about our...
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Patient Surveys for Acne
Medications or substances causing Acne:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Acne as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Acne
Drug interactions causing Acne:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Acne as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Flunisolide and Stanozolol interaction
- AeroBid and Stanozolol interaction
- AeroBid-M and Stanozolol interaction
- Bronalide and Stanozolol interaction
- Nasalide and Stanozolol interaction
- more interactions...»
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drug interactions causing Acne
Article Excerpts about 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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous apparatus marked by an increase in sebum secretions causing lesions most frequently occurring on the face, chest, and back; the inflamed glands may form small pink papules, which sometimes surround comedones so that they have black centers (blackheads), or form pustules or cysts (whiteheads).
- (Source - CRISP)
Organs affected by Acne:
The list of organs typically affected by Acne may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Acne
The list below shows some of the causes of Acne mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 55
causes of Acne
How Common are these Causes of Acne?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Acne.
Of the 55
causes of Acne that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 3
causes are "very common" diseases
- 3
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 52
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 55
causes of Acne
Conditions listing symptoms: Acne:
The following list of conditions
have 'Acne' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
Symbols
3?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency
... acneA
Acrosphenosyndactylia
... severe acneAdolescent conditions
... AcneAdrenal hyperplasia, congenital type 3
... acneAdult Acne
... Comedones (whitehead and blackhead pimples)Apert syndrome
... severe acneAspartylglucosaminidase deficiency
... acneAspartylglucosaminuria
... acneAspartylglycosaminuria
... acneAttenuated congenital adrenal hyperplasia
... severe acneB
Bearn-Kunkel syndrome
... acneC
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
... acneCongenital adrenal hyperplasia - non-classical form
... severe acneCongenital adrenal hyperplasia - simple virilizing form in males
... acne 1-5 years of age, acneCopper deficiency, familial benign
... acneCraniosynostosis Maroteaux Fonfria type
... severe acneCushing's syndrome
... acneD
Dermato-cardio-skeletal syndrome Borrone type
... acneDermatocardioskeletal syndrome, Boronne type
... acneDiabetes
... acneE
Eczema
... itchy spotsF
Fowler-Christmas-Chapple syndrome
... acneG
Garret-Tripp syndrome
... acneGonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty
... acneGonadotropin-independent precocious puberty
... severe acneH
HAIR-AN Syndrome
... acneHyperandrogenism
... acneI
Insulin resistance, short fifth metacarpals
... severe acneK
Kaposi's Sarcoma
... brown spots, red-purple spots in mouth, dark spots, red-purple spots on legs, red-purple spots on arms, reddish-purple spots, ulcerating spotsM
Myeloperoxidase deficiency
... acne follicularisN
Non Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
... severe acneP
Polycystic ovaries urethral sphincter dysfunction
... acnePolycystic ovary syndrome
... acnePsoriasis
... small red patchesPuberty
... acnePyogenic arthritis - pyoderma gangrenosum - acne
... acnePyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, and acne
... acneR
Rhizomelic syndrome
... acneS
SAPHO syndrome
... acne fulminansSertoli-leydig cell tumors
... acneSteroid abuse
... acneT
Type 2 diabetes
... acneV
Virilizing ovarian tumor
... acne
Conditions listing complications: Acne:
The following list of conditions
have 'Acne' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
J
Jacobs syndrome
... acneP
Puberty
... acne
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Causes of Acne Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Acne based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Acne?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Acne, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Acne:
Subtypes of Acne:
Mild acne, Spots (2 causes), Acne-like rash
Medical Conditions associated with Acne:
Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes)
Symptoms related to Acne:
Skin eruptions (14 causes), Rash (930 causes), Blackheads, Pimples (12 causes), Puberty, Pregnancy (316 causes), Hormonal changes prior to menstrual period, Menopause (10 causes), Oral contraceptive pill, Stress, Pressure from glasses, Pressure from tight collars, Pituitary gland tumor, Adrenal gland tumor
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Medical News summaries about Acne
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