Acne vulgaris

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skin
adults
back
chest
face
shoulders
upper arms
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs acne
gptkbp:canWorsenWith stress
menstrual cycle
certain foods
gptkbp:cause scarring
hyperpigmentation
gptkbp:causedBy Propionibacterium acnes
clogged hair follicles
increased sebum production
inflammation of pilosebaceous units
gptkbp:commonIn adolescents
gptkbp:complication gptkb:depression
psychological distress
anxiety
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical examination
gptkbp:field dermatology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acne vulgaris
gptkbp:ICD-10_code L70.0
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D000152
gptkbp:prevalence very common
affects up to 85% of teenagers
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:food
genetics
certain medications
cosmetics
stress
hormonal changes
oily skin
gptkbp:symptom nodules
cysts
blackheads
pimples
whiteheads
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:isotretinoin
antibiotics
laser therapy
hormonal therapy
benzoyl peroxide
oral contraceptives
chemical peels
topical retinoids
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pimple
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7