Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 37 of 484
Acne is best described as a disorder of the:
a.Nerve endings in the dermis
b.Stratum corneum only
c.Sweat glands only
d.Pilosebaceous unit (hair follicle and sebaceous gland)
Explanation
Acne involves blockage and inflammation of the pilosebaceous unit. Estheticians can extract non-inflamed comedones; medical treatment of severe acne is outside scope.
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