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    Glossary Comedones

    clogged hair follicles, often called blackheads or whiteheads

    Comedones are clogged hair follicles (pores) in the skin, often referred to as blackheads or whiteheads. They form when dead skin cells, oil, and sometimes bacteria accumulate and block the follicle. Blackheads are open comedones where the material inside the pore is exposed to air and oxidizes, turning dark. Whiteheads are closed comedones where the blockage remains under the skin, creating a small, flesh-colored bump.

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      research Comedone formation: Etiology, clinical presentation, and treatment

      103 citations , September 2004 in “Clinics in dermatology”
      This article discusses methods to measure comedogenesis in acne through the presence of microcomedones and reports no new clinical results; the authors outline a skin surface biopsy technique using cyanoacrylate gel.
      Strategic Targets in Acne: The Comedone Switch in Question

      research Strategic Targets in Acne: The Comedone Switch in Question

      47 citations , January 2015 in “Dermatology”
      This review revisits mechanisms underlying acne lesion formation and suggests that preventing comedone development requires controlling critical factors in the pilosebaceous follicle before acne involvement.

      research Nevus comedonicus

      44 citations , January 1999 in “Dermatology”
      This article reviews different perspectives on nevus comedonicus, discussing its classification and potential associations with systemic findings, but it reports no new results.

      research Comedonal and Cystic Fibrofolliculomas in Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome

      33 citations , May 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology”
      This study identifies comedonal or cystic fibrofolliculomas as novel diagnostic clues for earlier recognition of Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome, potentially facilitating timely surveillance of associated systemic complications.

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      community Castor oil home brews and regimens?

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Using castor oil, coconut oil, rosemary, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and other essential oils for hair loss prevention. Emu oil and derma rollers are also discussed, with caution advised for coconut oil's comedogenic properties and taking castor oil orally.