what is acn

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Acne is a skin condition where hair follicles are clogged with oil and dead skin cells presenting as whiteheads, balckheads and pimples.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I have cutis verticis gyrata and I'm 16 if I get surgery to fix my scalp, will I still be able to grow hair? I wish there was more research on this condition because it's really worrying me

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