Comedones
Comedones are small, flesh-colored, white, or dark bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are caused by acne. They are found at the opening of a sebaceous follicle (pore).
References
Habif TM. Principles of diagnosis and anatomy. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 1.
Related Images
Acne - close-up of pustular lesions
Blackheads (comedones)
Blackheads (comedones) close-up
Acne, cystic on the chest
Acne, cystic on the face
Acne, vulgaris on the back
Acne, close-up of cysts on the back
Acne, cystic on the back| Review Date: 11/14/2012 Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang. |
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