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Acne vulgaris (commonly called acne) is a common skin condition, affecting 85-100% of people at some time during their lives. It is caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units, skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland via androgen stimulation.

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Acne (Pimples) - Causes – Types - Diagnosis & Remedy
medindia 8870 Posts Acne (Pimples) a skin infection caused by changes in the sebaceous glands. It is characterized by pimples. Depending on its type – treatment is advocated.Nomenclature: Acne Vulgaris, Pimples, Spots, Zits.The term acne comes from a corruption of the Greek word - acne in the sense...Read More
Posted on : Monday, November 16, 2009 12:00 AM