loading...| Preferred Name |
Zits |
| Synonyms |
Acne |
| Definitions |
<p>Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/scars.html">scars</a>.</p> <p>No one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and pimples are not caused by dirt. Stress doesn't cause acne, but stress can make it worse.</p> <p>If you have acne:</p><ul> <li> Clean your skin gently </li> <li> Try not to touch your skin </li> <li> Avoid the sun </li> </ul> <p>Treatments for acne include medicines and creams.</p> <p class="">NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0702166 |
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Acne |
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C0702166 |
| Date created |
08/26/1999 |
| definition |
Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause scars. No one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and pimples are not caused by dirt. Stress doesn't cause acne, but stress can make it worse. If you have acne:
Treatments for acne include medicines and creams. NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases |
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Spanish https://medlineplus.gov/languages/acne.html#Spanish Vietnamese https://medlineplus.gov/languages/acne.html#Vietnamese Chinese, Simplified (Mandarin dialect) https://medlineplus.gov/languages/acne.html#Chinese, Simplified (Mandarin dialect) |
| MP PRIMARY INSTITUTE URL |
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/ |
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C0702166 |
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Zits |
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| Scope Statement |
Looking for ways to fight unsightly zits? Both teens and adults can get acne. Learn what causes pimples and blackheads and how to manage them.https://medlineplus.gov/acne.html |
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T047 |
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