2006-11-10 04:56:14 · 6 answers · asked by chand c 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disease of the skin, caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland). Acne lesions are commonly referred to as pimples, spots or zits.
The condition is most common in puberty, especially among Western societies most likely due to a higher genetic predisposition. It is considered an abnormal response to normal levels of the male hormone testosterone. The response for most people diminishes over time and acne thus tends to disappear, or at least decrease, after one reaches their early twenties. There is, however, no way to predict how long it will take for it to disappear entirely, and some individuals will continue to suffer from acne decades later, into their thirties and forties and even beyond. Acne affects a large percentage of humans at some stage in life.
The term acne comes from a corruption of the Greek άκμή (acme in the sense of a skin eruption) in the writings of Aëtius Amidenus. The vernacular term bacne or backne is often used to indicate acne found specifically on one's back.
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2006-11-10 05:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by Farnsworth 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a pimple, blemish, etc. It is acne, (an infected sebaceous glands in your skin). They aren't dangerous. Some people will say it will ruin you. It won't. It's like a test of life to see if people you've chosen to be friends with are true friends. That's a good way to look at it. If you get them, put acne medication on it, such as Biore, Clean and Clear, or Clearasil to clear it up. You may have the urge to get rid of it and squeeze it. The only reason why this idea isn't the best is because you may get acne scars, (a scar where your zit was). You can go to a dermatologist to get some medication to get rid of those.
2006-11-10 05:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by otter7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.)A zit is a pimple.
2.)Its not dangerous.
3.)Try clearasil.
2006-11-10 05:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by mystery guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-10 05:36:35 · answer #4 · answered by doll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a pimple
no it is not dangerous
squeeze it & put clearasil on it
2006-11-10 05:01:22 · answer #5 · answered by Red 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you're going to die.
2006-11-10 05:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jenster*is*flipping*you*off 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋