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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

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