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Acne
By Kelly Purcell
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What is Acne?
• A common skin condition producing pimples on face and upper torso
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What Causes Acne?
• Caused by:
• Caused by:– an interaction between hormones– Skin oils– Bacteria
• This results in an inflammation of hair follicles
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What is Does to the Skin
• Bacteria, dried sebum, and dead skin cells clog pores
• Blocks sebum(oily substance) from leaving pores
• Black heads may develop
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Signs and Symptoms
• Mild Acne:– Noninflamed blackheads– Moderate number of small pimples
• Severe acne:– Numerous large, red, painful lumps– Giants oozing abysses
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How You Get Acne
• Anyone can get it• Most common in teens going through puberty
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Cures
• Mild Acne:
• Nonprescription creams with either clindamycin, benzozyl perxoide, or erythromycin
• Severe Acne:
• Antibiotics given by mouth including tetracycline, monocyclne, or doxycycline
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