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ac·ne cos·me·t'i·ca

low-grade, noninflammatory acne lesions resulting from repeated application of comedogenic agents in cosmetics.
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Acne vulgaris in those who groom their scalp and facial hair with greasy lubricants, resulting in closed comedones on the forehead, temples, cheeks, and chin. It is thought to be more common in African Americans
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ac·ne cos·me·ti·ca

(ak'nē koz-mē'tik-ă)
Low-grade, noninflammatory acne lesions due to repeated application of comedogenic agents in cosmetics.
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