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Acne - close-up of pustular lesions
Acne, close-up of cysts on the back
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Acne, vulgaris on the back
Blackheads (comedones)
Blackheads (comedones) close-up
 
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Comedones

Alternative names:

acne-like skin bumps; skin bumps that are acne-like

Definition:

Small, flesh colored or white, noninflamed bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are found at the opening of a sebaceous follicle (pore). This is the characteristic skin lesion of acne. See also the information on acne and blackheads.


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