PATHOLOGY MCQ
SKIN
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Question
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Inflammation of the sebaceous glands, usually occurs during adolescence
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Acne Vulgaris
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Athlete’s Foot
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Impetigo
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Verrucae
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Acne occurs by hypersensitivity of the sebaceous glands to a normal circulating level of androgens, which are aggravated by P. acnes and inflammation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Inflammatory acne begins when pores or hair follicles get clogged with: Dead skin cells. Oil in products placed on your skin. Sebum, a natural oily substance your body produces.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance called sebum. This helps protect the skin from the outside environment. Due to an overgrowth of oil-producing cells, sebum can become trapped inside the gland, causing it to swell and form a bump under the skin. This is known as sebaceous hyperplasia.
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