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The 31 pages that link to Acne vulgaris, each with the reason it gives.

• Sebaceous glandRelated: Excess sebum and follicular blockage contribute to this common condition.

• Salicylic acidRelated: Topical salicylic acid helps clear blocked follicles by loosening dead skin cells.

• SebumRelated: Excess sebum and follicular blockage contribute to acne, alongside other factors.

• DoxycyclineRelated: Oral doxycycline can reduce inflammation and bacterial contribution in moderate to severe acne.

• DermatologyBroader topic: It shows how follicular biology shapes a common, treatable skin disease.

• TetracyclineRelated: Oral tetracyclines can reduce acne-associated inflammation and bacterial growth.

• Topical antibioticsCompared with: Topical acne antibiotics treat inflammation and bacteria under different stewardship rules.

• ClindamycinRelated: Topical clindamycin is used for acne, usually alongside benzoyl peroxide to limit resistance.

• Benzoyl peroxideNarrower topic: Benzoyl peroxide is a common topical treatment for mild to moderate acne.

• FolliculitisCompared with: Acne can resemble folliculitis, but comedones and its broader lesion pattern help distinguish it.

• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentationRelated: Acne lesions often leave dark marks after the active breakout settles.

• Cutibacterium acnesBroader topic: This is the best-known condition associated with the bacterium, though acne has multiple causes.

• Topical retinoidNarrower topic: Acne is the principal condition for which topical retinoids are used.

• SpironolactoneRelated: Its antiandrogen effects make it an off-label option for acne in some women.

• IsotretinoinNarrower topic: Isotretinoin acts on several processes that contribute to this disease.

• Oral contraceptive pillRelated: Some combined pills reduce androgen effects and are prescribed for acne.

• Skin careRelated: Acne routines often combine gentle cleansing with targeted topical treatment.

• Azelaic acidNarrower topic: Topical azelaic acid treats mild to moderate acne by addressing clogged follicles and inflammation.

• Hidradenitis suppurativaCompared with: Both involve follicular inflammation, but hidradenitis suppurativa typically forms deep lesions in skin folds.

• EthinylestradiolRelated: Some ethinylestradiol-containing contraceptives reduce androgen effects and are prescribed for acne.

• Keratosis pilarisCompared with: Unlike keratosis pilaris, acne commonly causes inflamed lesions and comedones.

• Pantothenic acidRelated: High-dose pantothenic acid is promoted for acne, but clinical evidence remains limited.

• Skin infectionCompared with: Acne involves follicular inflammation and bacteria, but is not generally classified as a skin infection.

• Tetracycline antibioticsRelated: Oral tetracyclines can reduce inflammation and bacterial growth in moderate or severe acne.

• TretinoinRelated: Topical tretinoin is used especially to prevent and treat comedonal lesions.

• PapuleRelated: Inflamed follicles commonly produce papules in acne.

• OxytetracyclineCompared with: Other tetracyclines are used for acne; oxytetracycline is not a routine first-line choice.

• ResorcinolRelated: Topical resorcinol has been used as a peeling and keratolytic treatment for acne.

• ComedoNarrower topic: Comedones are characteristic lesions of this common disorder.

• Integumentary System Physiological PhenomenaBroader topic: It arises where sebum production, follicular keratinization, and microbes interact.

• PimpleNarrower topic: Pimples are common inflammatory lesions within this broader condition.