Milia
Where is Milia most commonly found
eyes, cheeks, and forehead
What are the 2 types of comedones?
open and closed
What is the definition of acne?
chronic inflammation of the sebaceous gland
what's the definition of rosacea?
Chronic disorder with inflamed areas of the face
what does sebum reduce from the skins surface?
water loss
Where is milia enclosed?
within the epidermis
what are open comedones?
masses of hardened sebum and keratin
why does acne start?
the sebaceous gland over produces sebum and bacteria
where is the majority of rosacea?
cheeks and nose
what does sebum protect the skin from?
infection, bacteria, fungi
what are the two topical treatments for milia?
retinoid and salicylic acid
what are closed comedones?
Hair follicles that are closed and are a bump from under the skin
What are the factors that cause acne?
stress, hormones, heredity, non hygienic living, inadequate skincare
what is it caused by?
over dilation of blood vessels
what does sebum contribute to?
body odor
what are 2 of the 5 procedural treatments?
manual extraction, chemical peels, laser ablation, electrocautery, cryotherapy
what are the treatments for blackheads?
Chemical exfoliators, retinoids, salicylic acid
what type of ingredient will treat stubborn acne?
ACTIVE ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide or adapalene
what's the advanced condition of rosacea called?
Acne rosacea
what's the bacteria that causes acne called?
propionateibacterium
what can increase the risk of milia formation?
sun exposure, comedogenic products
What are the treatments for whiteheads?
benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, accutane
what's the most popular medications to treat acne?
antibiotics or accutane
what aggravates rosacea?
food, temp changes, nicotine, alcohol
what's the role that bacteria plays that is good?
boosts immune system regulation