Articles, tagged with "pustule", page 4
17th June 2008
A boil, also known as a furuncle, is an acute staphylococcal infection of a hair follicle. It begins as an tender red nodule and enlarges to a pustule. A painful nodule formed in the skin by inflammation enclosing a core. Also known as a furuncle if it ha...
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Author:
Sander Bel
13th June 2008
A pimple is a type of skin lesion that is caused by inflamed and/or obstructed pores. The most common cause of pimples is acne. Pimple is a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule. Some say popping a pimple can scar, others say it can't ...
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Author:
Sander Bel
05th June 2008
Before you can treat your acne it is vital to know just what sort of acne you have because, despite what many of us think, acne can be more than a simple case of spots caused by trapped skin oil (sebum), dead skin cells, white blood cells and bacteria.
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Donald Saunders
27th May 2008
Acne has long been a rite of passage for teenagers. With the onset of puberty many teens find themselves faced with the prospect of acne. These little bumps come from no where and send teenagers into a buying frenzy of cleansers, lotions and crèmes th...
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18th February 2008
You all remember your teenage years, high school, parties, friends, and... Acne! Those painful pustules on your face that seem to ruin a perfectly good day and cause so much grief at school, or anywhere you go for that matter. We all wonder how to fix th...
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Dr John Anne
12th February 2008
Acne necrotica miliaris is a pustular disease of the scalp that occurs predominantly in men. It is characterized by the presence of pruritic or painful, inflammatory papules surmounted by a small pustule. Because of the pruritus, many patients present wit...
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Author:
David Jones
02nd February 2008
Whiteheads: Whiteheads result when a pore is completely blocked, trapping sebum (oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells, causing a white appearance on the surface. These types of acne lesions sometimes seem to be begging to be popped. Make sure you read abou...
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Author:
Peter sams
21st January 2008
There are few teenagers who don't know what its like to have acne shatter their confidence. - And almost all of these teenagers know how difficult acne can be to get rid of. It is not known exactly what causes acne, but it is agreed that it begins with a ...
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Author:
colecarson
05th October 2007
Pimples on the face, the neck or the back are specific to Acne. As Acne generally appears during puberty when the physic aspect counts a lot, it can be very disturbing to teenagers and can even offer some risks to those affected by it.The pimples are form...
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Author:
John Sern
08th August 2007
The problem with acne is not just confined to teen as even adult cannot fully escape the problems. Countless of treatments are available nowadays and the tricky part is choosing which type of these treatments best suited for your conditions.
The physic...
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Nash Burns
03rd August 2007
A friend of mine told me a story about his experience with Allergic Reactions, which I want to share with you.
When we were teens working our first jobs, waiting tables at a private school in the summer, when scientists would come from the world over t...
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02nd August 2007
Acne is a common skin disorder characterized by clogged pores and pimples. It is caused by overactive oil glands in the skin and an accumulation of oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria, which directs to inflammation in pores. It is a very common skin condit...
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Author:
Tom alter
02nd August 2007
There are differences between acne pustules and acne papule but it is hard to tell them apart mainly of their similar physical appearance. Very much different to papules, pustules are severely inflamed and contain pus which sometimes can be highly visible...
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Author:
Nash Burns
11th July 2007
Nowadays, there is a wide variety of medication that claims to be effective in treating acne. Sadly, not every claim is supported by visible results. Instead of curing acne, it only makes matters worse by irritating your skin. Only one brand stands out fr...
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Author:
Cindy Amerson
15th June 2007
Acne is caused by inflammation and blockage of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The bacterium involved is propionibacterium acnes. The familiar appearance is of whiteheads and blackheads on the skin. The resulting rash is often embarrassing to tee...
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Author:
Christopher Ruane
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