Specific Skin Disorders

Specific Skin Disorders

Acne Vulgaris
1. Infections raise to pustules (pus filled pimples) on the surface of the skin.
2. The pustules usually discharge this white pus when squeezed.
3. Blackheads, cysts and papules may or may not be present.
4. Occurs on the face, upper and lower back and upper chest.
5. Some cystic acne conditions (see below) may also occur, but most
infections raise to pustules.
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Cystic Acne
1. Deep infections that are nodule or cyst-like.
2. Infections do not raise to the surface and do not discharge their infection
waste material.
3. Blackheads and whiteheads may or may not be present.
4. Infections heal very slowly and scarring is possible.
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or Moderate to Severe Acne

Acne Rosacea
1. A combination of rosacea and acne and the rosacea should be diagnosed by
     a physician.
2. Rosacea is characterized by periodic redness of the skin, usually on the
     cheeks and spreading across the nose.
3. In more advanced cases flair-ups occur, followed by crusty skin and
     excessive flaking.
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Folliculitis Barbae (In-Grown Hairs)
1. This condition can look like acne with puss filled infections that look
like pimples.
2. Caused by curly, coarse beard hair that grows into the sides of the hair
follicles following shaving, causing infections.
3. Occurs more frequently in men with darker skin types.
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Blackheads and Whiteheads
Blackheads and whiteheads are a combination of oils, sebum and
cellular fragments that form firm to had plugs within hair follicles.
Blackheads are open to the skin's surface and become darkened
at the surface by exposure to oxygen. Whiteheads are deeper
within the follicles and closed from the surface (so they do not
oxidize or turn brown). They form a light or yellow-white lump.
When bacteria is added to these plugs, the condition can lead to
acne.
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Adult Acne
Adult acne refers to acne that begins or continues into the adult years and it is not a different form of acne. Refer to the above to determine the correct form of acne. Refer to the page on "Adult Acne" for additional information on the causes of this condition.
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Herpes Simples (Cold Sores)
Infections look like small clear blisters and occur frequently around the mouth. They are caused by a virus rather than bacteria and the virus can be very active or virtually dormant. The virus may be stimulated by fever, stress, certain foods or drugs and overexposure to the sun.
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