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Acne vs Comedogen - What's the difference?

acne | comedogen |

As nouns the difference between acne and comedogen

is that acne is acne while comedogen is (dermatology) a substance that exacerbates or induces acne.

acne

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (pathology) A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection.
  • A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.

    • Derived terms

    * acned * acne rosacea * acne vulgaris

    Derived terms

    * bacne

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    comedogen

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (dermatology) A substance that exacerbates or induces acne

    • Derived terms

    * comedogenic