Medical Health Encyclopedia

Comedones

Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test Special Topic

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y

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

Overview Treatment

Comedones

Definition:

Comedones are small, flesh-colored, white, or dark bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are found at the opening of a sebaceous follicle (pore). See acne.

Alternative Names:
Skin bumps - acne-like; Acne-like skin bumps

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2004 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Text Continues Below