A 17-year-old child visits the office to have a rash evaluated. The patient has experienced recurring skin lumps that are typically red and uncomfortable for the past two years. He has no other medical issues and does not use any medications. The vital indicators are within normal ranges. The results of the skin examination are displayed below. This patient's skin condition primarily affects which of the following structures?

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A 17-year-old child visits the office to have a rash evaluated. The patient has experienced recurring skin lumps that are typically red and uncomfortable for the past two years. He has no other medical issues and does not use any medications. The vital indicators are within normal ranges. The results of the skin examination are displayed below.  This patient's skin condition primarily affects which of the following structures?

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Eductional Objective: Acne vulgaris is a pilosebaceous follicular inflammatory condition. Hyperkeratinization and follicle blockage; sebaceous gland enlargement with increased sebum output; Propionibacterium (Cutibacterium) acnes colonization and proliferation in the gland; and follicular and perifollicular inflammation are all contributing causes.

A 17-Year-Old Child Visits the Office to Have a Rash