Acne Related Terms Glossary

Androgens - Male sex hormones that are linked with the development of acne.

Comedo - A hard plug composed of sebum and dead skin cells.

Follicles - Structures where pimples form. They are found within the skin and house the oil glands and hair.

Isotretinoin - A drug that decreases sebum production and dries up acne pimples.

Sebum - An oily skin moisturizer produced by sebaceous glands.