Acne Vulgaris

A chronic disorder of the pilosebaceous apparatus associated with an increase in sebum secretion. It is characterized by open comedones (blackheads), closed comedones (whiteheads), and pustular nodules. The cause is unknown, but heredity and age are predisposing factors.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): C17.800.030.150, C17.800.794.111

MeSH Unique ID: D000152

Entry Terms:

• Acne

See Also:

• Hidradenitis Suppurativa

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Acneiform Eruptions
Acne Vulgaris
Acne Conglobata

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Sebaceous Gland Diseases
Acne Vulgaris
Acne Conglobata