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Alternate Names : Acne Vulgaris, Pimples
Acne | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Acne is diagnosed when blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, pustules, or cysts are seen on the skin.
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Author: Lynn West, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 07/27/01