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Clinical forms of adult female acne
| CHARACTERISTICS | PRODUCTION OF SEBUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammatory (affects 58% of females) | Papules, pustules and nodules that lead to the formation of scars | Increased seborrhea is not always present |
| Retentional | Numerous open comedones and microcysts; small number of inflammatory lesions | Increased seborrhea is always present and lesions appear all over the face |
Adapted from: Preneau and Dreno, 20128
