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Which of the following is responsible for producing sebum?
Which of the following is responsible for producing sebum?
What happens when dead skin cells mix with sebum?
What happens when dead skin cells mix with sebum?
What is the main cause of acne during puberty?
What is the main cause of acne during puberty?
Which type of pimple may be sensitive to the touch?
Which type of pimple may be sensitive to the touch?
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What can happen if you pick or squeeze a papule?
What can happen if you pick or squeeze a papule?
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What do pustules resemble?
What do pustules resemble?
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What is the main purpose of the Intense Pulsed Light system for acne treatment?
What is the main purpose of the Intense Pulsed Light system for acne treatment?
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What can the Intense Pulsed Light system do to improve skin texture?
What can the Intense Pulsed Light system do to improve skin texture?
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What is the main characteristic of comedones?
What is the main characteristic of comedones?
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What should you avoid doing with pustules?
What should you avoid doing with pustules?
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Which type of acne is characterized by large, inflamed bumps that feel firm to the touch and develop deep within the skin?
Which type of acne is characterized by large, inflamed bumps that feel firm to the touch and develop deep within the skin?
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What is the most severe form of acne that involves many inflamed nodules connected under the skin to other nodules?
What is the most severe form of acne that involves many inflamed nodules connected under the skin to other nodules?
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Which type of acne is caused by heat, friction, and pressure against the skin, often due to wearing sports gear?
Which type of acne is caused by heat, friction, and pressure against the skin, often due to wearing sports gear?
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What are large, pus-filled lesions that look similar to boils and can be painful?
What are large, pus-filled lesions that look similar to boils and can be painful?
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People who develop nodules and cysts are usually considered to have a more severe form of which skin condition?
People who develop nodules and cysts are usually considered to have a more severe form of which skin condition?
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Which gender is more commonly affected by acne conglobata?
Which gender is more commonly affected by acne conglobata?
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What are the preventive measures for acne mechanica?
What are the preventive measures for acne mechanica?
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Which type of acne often leaves scars?
Which type of acne often leaves scars?
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What are the characteristics of severe nodulocystic acne?
What are the characteristics of severe nodulocystic acne?
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What can cause scars or nodules on the skin?
What can cause scars or nodules on the skin?
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Study Notes
Understanding Acne and Its Treatment
- Acne is caused by the clumping together of dead skin cells and sebum in the skin's pores.
- Hormonal changes during puberty increase the risk of acne breakouts.
- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy can reduce the number and severity of active acne lesions.
- IPL also stimulates collagen production and improves skin texture.
- Different types of acne include comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.
- Picking or squeezing acne can worsen inflammation and lead to scarring.
- Severe acne is characterized by multiple inflamed cysts and nodules, often leaving scars.
- Acne conglobata is a severe form of acne with interconnected inflamed nodules that can affect various body parts.
- Acne mechanica is caused by heat, friction, and pressure on the skin, often seen in athletes.
- Preventive measures for acne include good nutrition, proper hygiene, and skincare.
- IPL treatment typically requires 4-6 sessions, spaced 2-3 weeks apart.
- Before and after photos can be used to assess the effectiveness of acne treatment.
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