Acne Awareness
Non-Inflammatory Acne
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Non-inflammatory acne is characterized by
the presence of open or closed comedones. Comedones are plugs of
shed epithelial cells and sebum which block the follicular
channel. Open comedones are those that protrude through to the
surface and are commonly known as a blackheads. Closed comedones
do not protrude to the surface and are sometimes called whiteheads.
Hair can play a role in comedo development. Thinner hairs tend to contribute to the blockage of the follicular channel whereas thicker, more coarse hair may aid in pushing any developing plug to the surface and thus preventing comedo formation. |
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