ACNE VULGARIS

DESCRIPTION

• Inflammatory disease of the follicles. They come from the sebaceous
• Mainly affects adolescents

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• They are noticeable on your skin.
• Some may hurt
• In case it appears to have a black coloration it is caused by the melanin or pigment from the follicule, which is also known as a black head.
• It may also appear asa closed comedy also know as a white head

TREATMENT!

• Applying antibiotics to the skin helps out a lot
• Antibiotics prevent from the bacteria to spread within the follicles.
• Oral contraceptives are sometimes used to treat acne on women.
• Going to the dermatologist is a great way to get your acne taken care of.

PHOTOS

SOURCES

• Medical assistant book ch.12
• Google.com