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Something is Wrong with Her Back
Something is Wrong with Her Back
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Personality and Neuropsychological Correlates of Male and Female Sexual Offenders
Personality and Neuropsychological Correlates of Male and Female Sexual Offenders
Clinico-Radiological Quiz
Clinico-Radiological Quiz
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About Acne
About Acne
WHAT IS ACNE?
Human skin is covered in hundreds of thousands of microscopic hair follicles, called pores. These are particularly prominent on the face, neck, back, and chest. These pores are connected to oil glands under the skin that make a substance called sebum. Sometimes these follicles produce too many cells and become blocked. As a result, sebum (oil) gets trapped and bacteria (P. acnes) begin to grow.1,2,4
Acne is the most common skin condition.1,4
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Quick Facts/Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts/Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS ACNE?
- Human skin is covered in hundreds of thousands of microscopic hair follicles, called pores. These are particularly prominent on the face, neck, back, and chest. These pores are connected to oil glands under the skin that make a substance called sebum. Sometimes these follicles produce too many cells and become blocked. As a result, sebum (oil) gets trapped and bacteria (P. acnes) begin to grow.1,2,4
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Treatment Options
Treatment Options
MEDICATIONS FOR ACNE
- Treatment for acne has several goals: to heal pimples, to prevent pimples (by decreasing sebum production, killing bacteria, and normalizing skin shedding), and to prevent scarring.1,6
- Over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription drugs may be used.
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Living with Acne
Living with Acne
CARING FOR YOUR SKIN
- Cleanse your skin gently. Do not scrub – this can aggravate acne.1
- Wash your skin twice a day with a mild cleanser and water. More frequent washing will not improve your acne, and it might irritate your skin and make the acne worse.2
- Don’t squeeze or pick at your pimples. Squeezing forces infected material deeper into the skin, making the inflammation worse and possibly leading to scarring.1,2
- Shave carefully and lightly.1
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More Controversy About CPR: Is There a "Duty" to Try and Save Every Life?
More Controversy About CPR: Is There a "Duty" to Try and Save Every Life?
An Unusual Facial Rash
An Unusual Facial Rash
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