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Accutane: A popular drug used to treat severe acne. It is also known as isotretinoin.
acne: A common skin disease.
androgen: Amale sex hormone produced by both men and women.
bacteriophage: A virus that is deadly to bacteria but harmless to humans.
benzoyl peroxide: A topical treatment for acne.
collagen: A natural substance that helps the skin regenerate.
comedones: Acne lesions that appear in the form of whiteheads and blackheads.
cysts: Large, inflamed acne lesions occurring deep under the skin.
dermatologist: A doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin.
estrogen: A female sex hormone.
follicles: Tiny ducts in the skin where hair grows.
genome: All the genes in an organism.
heat-shock protein: Cellular protein that stimulates inflammation.
hormones: A variety of chemicals produced by the body to regulate different body functions.
ice-pick or pitted scars: Acne scars that are caused by tissue loss.
inflammation: Redness, swelling, and...
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