Retention Hyperkeratosis - ANSWERThe hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle, forming an obstruction that clogs follicles and exacerbates inflammatory acne lesions such as papules and pustules.
Microcomedone - ANSWEROccurs when the sebaceous duct and the pore...
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Retention Hyperkeratosis - ANSWERThe hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells
in the follicle, forming an obstruction that clogs follicles and exacerbates inflammatory acne lesions
such as papules and pustules.
Microcomedone - ANSWEROccurs when the sebaceous duct and the pore become clogged with
excess oil and dead skin cells. The initial stage of acne.
Corneocytes - ANSWERAbnormally sticky skin cells
Inflamed Acne - ANSWERUsually the easiest type of acne to clear; responsive to products
Non-inflamed Acne - ANSWERType of acne characterized by lots of open and closed comedones; dull,
sluggish, pebble appearance
Non-inflamed Acne - ANSWERNot usually sensitive or reactive but more difficult type of acne to clear
Papule - ANSWERPimple (red bump)
Pustule - ANSWERWhite head (White blood cells pile up creating pus inside the pore)
Nodules/ Cysts - ANSWERDeeper inflamed lesion
3 Categories of Acne - ANSWER-Inflamed
-Non-inflamed
-Combination
Inflamed Acne - ANSWERType of acne characterized by redness with pustules, pimples, & possibly
cysts; usually hot to the touch; bleeds easily
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