February 16, 2012
There are different types of acne blemishes, called lesions. Lesions are characterized as being either “inflammatory” or “noninflammatory”. Noninflammatory lesions are the most common. They include whiteheads and blackheads. These two types of lesions are referred to as comedones. More specifically, whiteheads are closed comedones, and blackheads are open comedones. Blackheads form when the oil, [...]
Read the full article →
February 16, 2012
Acne is a condition in which tiny hair follicles in the skin become inflamed and appear red and swollen. These inflamed bumps are commonly known as pimples. They typically occur on the face, but also appear on the chest, neck, and back. Acne is caused by a buildup of oil and dead skin cells in [...]
Read the full article →
