Acne Glossary

A blackhead is an open comedo that is filled with an excess of oils and skin cells. Blackheads are often found on the skin of the nose, chin and ears. Although they are often thought of as dirt beneath...

Androgens are hormones that cause stimulation to the sebaceous oil glands in the skin. Although androgens appear in much higher levels in males, and are commonly associated with the maturation of mascu...

Acne Vulgaris is a medical term used to describe any kind of skin inflamation associated with the sabaceous oil glands in the skin. Acne vulgaris is actually a quite vague term that classfies blackhead...

Acne mechanica occurs when skin has been exposed to an unusual amount of irritation such as heat, friction, or intense pressure. Acne Mechanica is most commonly seen in athletes who wear any type of cl...

Acne Conglobata is a type of acne that affects the skin beneathe the surface as well as above the surface of the skin. Acne Conglobata causes acne lesions, or acne ‘nodules’ to usually appe...