L73.0: Acne keloid

Every hair is anchored in a small bulb, the hair follicle. Sebaceous glands are usually attached to these hair follicles. The sebaceous glands produce an oily substance for the skin called sebum. Sebum prevents the skin from drying out.

You have acne. With acne, the pores of the skin become excessively blocked. When the pores get blocked, pus-filled cysts can form on the skin. The pus-filled cysts can become inflamed. This can result in scarring. Excessive scar tissue can form. These areas can be sore or itchy, for example. In most cases, the neck is affected.

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