Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 4 - Skin and Body Membranes - Review Questions - Page 158: 23

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Blackheads and whiteheads are types of acne caused by blocking sebaceous glands by sebum. The blackheads are black because they contain oxidized melanin, and the whiteheads are white because they are covered by a layer of skin that prevents oxidization. A boil is caused by inflammation of the area surrounding a hair follicle. A carbuncle is a group of boils that forms a connected area of infection under the skin.

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