| You are here: | About>Health>Acne> Glossary> A - C> Comedo - What is a Comedo? |
![]() | Acne |
![]() Comedones Photo © A.D.A.M. Most Popular"Comedo"About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Definition: A type of acne lesion, a comedo occurs when a plug of oil and dead skin cells becomes trapped within the hair follicle. There are many different types of comedones. Also Known As: Comedone, blackhead, pore blockage, impaction. Updated: December 13, 2007 |
Dealing With Heart DiseaseHeart Disease BasicsCommon SymptomsTreatment OptionsReducing Your RiskWomen and Heart Disease |
All Topics | Email Article | | | ![]() |
| Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | Help | Our Story | Be a Guide |
| More from About, Inc.: Calorie Count Plus | UCompareHealthCare User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Corrections | Privacy Policy | ©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved. |



