Condition
Comedones
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 3 February 20051 min read
Key points
- 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).
Alternative names
Skin bumps - acne-like; Acne-like skin bumps
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).
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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