Across
- 3. "Blackheads" form of comedone where the top is exposed to air
- 6. inflamed lesions with visible pus
- 10. "Whiteheads" form of comedone where the top stays under the surface
- 12. body's immune response that contributes to red, swollen acne lesions
- 13. deeper, fluid-filled acne lesions; can be larger and more persistent
Down
- 1. Excess buildup of dead skin cells that helps form the keratin plug
- 2. deep, firm, painful inflammatory lesions under the skin
- 4. inherited tendency for oiliness/comedone formation
- 5. Acne-associated bacteria (C.acne) can drive inflammation
- 7. androgen effects increase sebum production and follicle changes
- 8. small, raised inflammatory lesions without pus
- 9. oily substance produced by sebaceous glands that can contribute to plugging
- 11. Non-inflammatory acne lesions: clogged pores with a plug