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Acne
1
pimples and blackheads on face, chest, shoulders and back
symptoms usually start in puberty, 13-14
may persist in adulthood
may develop cysts and scars
2
frequent seen in workers involved in operating machinery
exposure to oils or hydrocarbons, waxes
pimples, blackheads on face, forearms and thighs
acne improves when exposure to irritant stops
3
more common in women
begins with flush of face, chin and forehead
progresses to pimples and small lumps
oily skin
tea, coffee, tobacco, alcohol, spices may aggravate condition
4
use of steroids, iodine or bromides
use of dilantin or quinine
pimples of face, chest and abdomen
itching in areas of rash
5
occurs in men only
begins in puberty and continues into adult life
pimples, blackheads in buttocks, upper arm, thighs and face
frequently foul smell
frequent scars
6
rash around the mouth and chin
small red pimples
itching and burning in area of rash
mostly occurs in young women
7
children and adolescents
history of seizures
mental retardation
pale, pink raised rash on face
Possible medical conditions of Acne : - Acne Vulgaris - Rosacea - Tuberous Sclerosis - Folliculitis - Perioral Dermatitis - Occupational Acne - Systemic Lupus Erythematosis - Drug Induced Acne - Acnes Conglobata - Tropical Acne.
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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008
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