Comedones
Skin bumps - acne-like; Acne-like skin bumps; Whiteheads; Blackheads
Comedones are small, flesh-colored, white, or dark bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are caused by acne. They are found at the opening of skin pores. A solid core can often be seen in the middle of the small bump. Open comedones are blackheads and closed comedones are whiteheads.
References
Habif TP. Acne, rosacea, and related disorders. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 7.
Zaenglein AL, Thiboutot DM. Acne vulgaris. In: Bolognia JL, Schaffer JV, Cerroni L, eds. Dermatology. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 36.
Acne - close-up of pustular lesions - illustration
Acne - close-up of pustular lesions
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Blackheads (comedones) - illustration
Blackheads (comedones)
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Blackheads (comedones) close-up - illustration
Blackheads (comedones) close-up
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Acne - cystic on the chest - illustration
Acne - cystic on the chest
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Acne - cystic on the face - illustration
Acne - cystic on the face
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Acne - vulgaris on the back - illustration
Acne - vulgaris on the back
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Acne - close-up of cysts on the back - illustration
Acne - close-up of cysts on the back
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Acne - cystic on the back - illustration
Acne - cystic on the back
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Acne - close-up of pustular lesions - illustration
Acne - close-up of pustular lesions
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Blackheads (comedones) - illustration
Blackheads (comedones)
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Blackheads (comedones) close-up - illustration
Blackheads (comedones) close-up
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Acne - cystic on the chest - illustration
Acne - cystic on the chest
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Acne - cystic on the face - illustration
Acne - cystic on the face
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Acne - vulgaris on the back - illustration
Acne - vulgaris on the back
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Acne - close-up of cysts on the back - illustration
Acne - close-up of cysts on the back
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Acne - cystic on the back - illustration
Acne - cystic on the back
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Review Date: 10/8/2018
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.