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Acne
If a sebaceous glands duct is blocked by sebum,a whitehead appears on the skin surface.
If the accumulated material oxidizes and dries,it darkens forming a blackhead.
Acne is an active infection of the sebaceous glands accompanied by pipes on the skin.
It can be mild or extremely severe,leading to permanent scaring,
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Sweat Glands
Eccrine Glands
Apocrine Glands
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Hair Follicle
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Decubitus Ulcers
Cyanosis
Acne
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