What is “Acne Vulgaris” or Clinical Acne?
Acne Vulgaris is a self-limiting, treatable disease primarily in adolescents that involves the sebaceous glands. (Overactive oil glands cause Retention Hyperkeratosis). The natural process of epidermal cells (particularly the stratum corneum), is to constantly shed and be replaced by new cells. When Retention Hyperkeratosis occurs, the cells do not shed. They stick to the surface of the skin and begin lining the inside walls of the follicles. Acne Vulgaris usually involves a variety of lesions consisting of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts, and seuelaes, such as pitted or hypertrophic scars.
