Comedo
Encyclopedia
Comedo may refer to:
- BlackheadBlackheadA blackhead is a yellow or blackish bump or plug on the skin. A blackhead is a type of acne vulgaris. Contrary to the common belief that it is caused by poor hygiene, blackheads are caused by excess oils that have accumulated in the sebaceous gland's duct...
(an open comedo) - Whitehead (a closed comedo): non inflamed pore blocked with sebum, a symptom of acne vulgarisAcne vulgarisAcne vulgaris is a common human skin disease, characterized by areas of skin with seborrhea , comedones , papules , pustules , Nodules and possibly scarring...