Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology - Mastering A and P
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology - Mastering A and P
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ISBN: 9780134555119
Author: Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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To review: Differentiate between blackhead, whitehead, boil, and carbuncle. Find out which one among these is most serious problem and give the reason behind it.

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The skin has many hair follicles and when proper care is not taken bacteria clog these hair follicles. This leads to many skin conditions and infections like blackheads, whiteheads, boil, and carbuncle. Blackheads and whiteheads are acne, whereas boil and carbuncles are infections caused by these bacteria.

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