Acne Types
Open bumps on the skin that fill with excess oil and dead skin. Look as if dirt deposited in the bump.
Caused by irregular light reflection off of clogged pores.
What is a Blackhead?
Excess ______ oil production.
What is sebum?
______ that increase in boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge.
What are hormones?
Bumps that remain closed by oil and dead skin
What are whiteheads?
Hair follicles clogged by oil and _____ skin cells.
What are dead?
Drugs containing - corticosterios, testosterone, or lithium.
What are certain medications?
Small red or pink bumps that become inflamed.
What are papules?
________ can cause acne and lead to infection.
What is bacteria?
Certain foods containing - breads, bagels and chips.
What is a diet?
Solid pimples that are deep in your skin. They are large and painful.
What are nodules?
What is inflammation?
Problems that make people worry.
What is stress?
Pus-filled pimples. These can cause scars.
What are cysts?
The follicle wall may bulge and produce a whitehead. Or the plug may be open to the surface and darken, causing a ______.
What is a blackhead?
_____ skin.
What is oily?