Sunday, November 9, 2008

Defination of pimple/acne


Pimple is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous units(oil secreting gland of the skin also known as sebaceous gland,which is present around the hair follicle).The medical term for pimple is known as acne.Common form of acne known as acne vulgaris.
It is characterized by the formation of comedones, red/erythematous papules and pustules, less frequently by nodules or pseudo cysts and, in some cases, is accompanied by scarring.

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