Medindia » Disease FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

Browse topics by letter

Acne


FAQs

1. Which doctor should I consult for acne?
You must consult a dermatologist.

2. Is acne painful and contagious?
Pimples can become painful but are not contagious.

3. Does acne leave permanent scars?
Pimples can leave scars if they are squeezed or pricked.

4. Are only teenagers affected by pimples?
No. Pimples can develop at any age though teenagers get it more frequently.

5. What is the prognosis of acne?
Acne usually improves after teenage years. But it may persist into adulthood.

A

• Aarskog - Scott syndrome

• Abdominal Pain

• Abortion

• Achondroplasia

• Acne

• Acromegaly

• Acute Bronchitis

• Acute Ear Infection

• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia

• Acute Radiation Syndrome

• Acute Renal Failure

• Adolescent Depression

• Age Related Macular Degeneration

• Ageing and Sleep

• Agoraphobia

• AIDS - Initial Theories and Disease Progression

• AIDS-HIV-Cancer

• AIDS/HIV - Common Opportunistic Infections

• AIDS/HIV - Worldwide distribution and Risk of Transmission

• AIDS/HIV- Lab Tests and Faqs

• Albinism

• Alcohol abuse

• Alcoholic Liver Disease

• Allergy

• Alzheimers Disease

• Amblyopia

• Amnesia

• Amoebic Dysentery

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

• Anabolic Steroids

• Anaesthesia - History and Origins

• Anal Cancer

• Anal Warts

• Anemia

• Anemia in Pregnancy

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Anorexia Nervosa

• Anosmia

• Anthrax

• Anti-aging Secrets to a Younger You

• Anxiety Disorder

• Aortic Valve Stenosis

• Aphasia

• Aplastic Anemia

• Appendicitis

• Artificial Insemination

• Asbestosis

• Asperger΄s Syndrome

• Asthma

• Astigmatism

• Ataxia

• Athletes Foot

• Atkins Diet

• Atopic Dermatitis

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Autism

• Autoimmune Disorders

• Autopsy

• Avocados

Select a News Category
  Locate a Doctor


Acne (Pimples) - Causes – Types - Diagnosis & Remedy

Do you want more info about Acne (Pimples) - Causes – Types - Diagnosis & Remedy?

Acne vulgaris (commonly called acne) is a common skin condition, affecting 85-100% of people at some time during their lives. It is caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units, skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland via androgen stimulation.