acne keratosa

[ kĕr′ə-tō′sə ]

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An inflammatory eruption of papules consisting of horny plugs projecting from the hair follicles.

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Three women said they had severe acne and the doctors tried birth control pills as a last resort.
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Or to treat acne or the symptoms of certain uterine conditions.
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And acne, well, acne is just the great equalizer (move over, death and taxes).
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In nervous moments, her hand wanders to a small patch of acne on her forehead, a reminder of just how young she really is.
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Even acne clears up, no matter what some smart conventional physicians may say about not being any evidence.
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The integument is frequently covered with an acne-like eruption.
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In what respect does the pustular syphiloderm differ from acne?
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The latter is frequently associated with acne (acne rosacea).
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In such cases, if resorcin preparations also fail, the mercurial lotion and ointment employed in acne may be prescribed.
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Workmen in paraffin oils or other petroleum products often present a furuncle-like acne.
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