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AcnePain Definitions
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AbscessA pocket of pus (anywhere in the body) that forms as the body's defenses attempt to wall off infection-causing germs.
Acne
Pronounced - ak-nee
Also called Acne Vulgaris. Acne is a disease involving the oil glands and hair follicles of the skin which is manifested by blackheads, whiteheads, acne pimples, and acne blemishes.
Acne Blemish
A flaw in the skin resulting from acne.
Acne Conglobata
A very severe type of acne in which nodules are connected beneath the skin surface to other nodules or acne lesions.
Acne Drug Product
A drug product used to reduce the number of acne blemishes, acne pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Acne Vulgaris
Commonly known as acne.
Adolescence
Pronounced - add-ul-ess-ence
The period of life from puberty to adulthood when a young person grows up.
Androgen
Hormones that stimulate sebaceous glands in addition to other effects on the body. Present in both males and females, androgens are responsible for physical maturation in males and therefore occur in much higher levels in males. Males tend to have more severe acne than females.
Antibiotic
Pronounced - an-ty-by-ah-tik
An antibiotic is a drug used to fight many infections caused by bacteria. Some antibiotics are effective against only certain types of bacteria, which are called Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics. Other antibiotics can effectively fight a wide range of bacteria, which are called Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics.
Antibiotics are a substance produced by bacteria or fungi that destroys or prevents the growth of other bacteria and fungi. Antibiotics fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or stopping it from growing. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, like colds and flu. It may surprise you to know that they also don't work on most ear infections and bronchitis.
Antibiotics can help your body's immune system fight off infections. If you have ever had strep throat, your doctor probably gave you an antibiotic drug to take. Remember, only take antibiotic drugs when they are prescribed by your health care provider. Taking them when they are not needed can create stronger germs, like MRSA. And if you get a prescription drug from your doctor, always finsih the whole bottle, (unless your doctor tells you to stop taking it) the last few pills kill the toughest germs. Do not save antibiotics for later use. Do not use someone else's antibiotics, or give your antibiotics to someone else. Antibiotics can sometimes cause side effects and/or allergic reactions. You should always discuss this with your doctor.
Antibodies
Pronounced - an-ty-bod-eez
Proteins produced by white blood cells to fight bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances.
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