Definition: The smallest form of an acne lesion, it is the very beginning of a pore blockage. It cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Also Known As: Microcomedones (plural), pore blockage, impaction.
Microcomedo
By Angela Palmer, About.com Guide
Created: June 17, 2009
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