Acne vulgaris

J Fam Pract. 2021 Sep;70(7):356. doi: 10.12788/jfp.0271.

Abstract

THE COMPARISONA. A 27-year-old Hispanic woman with comedonal and inflammatory acne. Erythema is prominent around the inflammatory lesions. Note the pustule on the cheek surrounded by pink color.B. A teenaged Black boy with acne papules and pustules on the face. There are comedones, hyperpigmented macules, and pustules on the cheek.C. A teenaged Black girl with pomade acne. The patient used various hair care products, which obstructed the pilosebaceous units on the forehead.

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / diagnosis*
  • Acne Vulgaris / therapy*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Black or African American
  • Erythema / therapy
  • Female
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation / therapy
  • Male
  • Skin Pigmentation*
  • Young Adult