How are Blackheads and Papules Produced?

April 7th, 2008
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Blackheads and papules are external symptoms of acne. They are the result of excessive sebum production and hornification of sebaceous glands excretory duct. Horny layers of the epidermis overlap, fill the excretory duct and close its opening. A blocked opening of a sebaceous gland canal with a plug of sebum and horny cells creates a [...]

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Factors Responsible for ACNE

April 6th, 2008
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Excessive secretion of sebum by sebaceous glands, Disorder of hornification by sebaceous glands excretory ducts, Bacteria

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All About Eczema

March 26th, 2008
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Eczema is generally characterized as an inflammation of the upper levels of the skin, or a form of dermatitis. There are great many different forms of eczema, some of which are hereditary while others are caused by allergies or dry skin. In this article, we’ll take a look at the most common types of eczema [...]

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