Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Tropical/hydration acne


Certain occupations may aggravate pre-existing acne, for example workers in a hot, humid environment, such as cooks and pressers, are at risk.It is thought that hydration of the pilosebaceous duct pores may accentuate blockage of the duct and so precipitate inflamed lesions. Potentially comedogenic sunscreens may be an additional factor in these patients. These types of acne also common after a holiday in a hot, humid environment.

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