Acneiform Eruptions
| Medical Definition: |
Visible efflorescent lesions of the skin caused by acne or resembling acne. (Dorland, 28th ed, p18, 575) |
| Guide Notes: |
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics |
| Previously Indexed: |
Acne Vulgaris (1966-1997) |
Acneiform Eruptions Categories.
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Acne Rosacea - An acneiform eruption occurring mostly in middle-aged adults and appearing generally on the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. Three types are recognized: granulomatous, glandular hyperplastic with rhinophyma, and ocular. |
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Acne Vulgaris - A chronic disorder of the pilosebaceous apparatus associated with an increase in sebum secretion. It is characterized by open comedones (blackheads), closed comedones (whiteheads), and pustular nodules. The cause is unknown, but heredity and age are predisposing factors. |
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