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.
Synonyms: Acne, Acne Vulgaris
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use ACNE VULGARIS to search ACNE 1966-92 ,93; was ACNE 1963-92
identifier
D000152