acne artificialis

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• acne artificialis — contact a …   Medical dictionary

• Acne — Localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of the oil glands at the base of hair follicles. Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands come to life around puberty, when these glands are stimulated by male hormones that are produced in… …   Medical dictionary

• contact acne — acne produced by contact with any of numerous chemicals, including those used in cosmetic or grooming agents (see cosmetic a. and pomade a.) or in industry (see occupational a.). Called also a. artificialis and a. venenata …   Medical dictionary