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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for acne vulgaris OR "comedones," open
  1. Blackheads 
    ... the face, chest and back. Related conditions include: Acne Whiteheads
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003238.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Acne - self-care 
    ... is a skin condition that causes pimples or "zits." Whiteheads (closed comedones), blackheads (open comedones), red, inflamed papules, and nodules or cysts ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000750.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Comedones 
    ... the surface is disrupted (open) or intact (closed). Open comedones are blackheads and closed comedones are whiteheads .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003236.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Blackheads (comedones) close-up (image) 
    Blackheads, or open comedones, are common in acne. Clogged hair follicles reflect light irregularly to produce this black hue.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2088.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Blackheads (comedones) (image) 
    Blackheads, or open comedones, are common in acne. Clogged hair follicles reflect light irregularly to produce this black hue.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2087.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Acne - vulgaris on the back (image) 
    ... 6 millimeter wide erythematous (red) pustules with large open and closed comedones. Permanent scarring may follow a severe case of acne. Men are more often affected on their shoulders ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2357.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Acne 
    Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples or "zits." Whiteheads, blackheads, and red, inflamed patches of skin (such as cysts) may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000873.htm - Medical Encyclopedia