There is much confusion on what comedogenic means. Many get it confused with acnegenicity which is different. Comedogenicity is the ability of a substance to cause hyperkeratosis (over production of …
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACNEGENICITY AND COMEDOGENICITY
ALLERGENS CAN CAUSE ACNE
Allergens can be a form of acnegenicity. Acnegenicity refers to the ability of a substance to cause a pustule or papule in the skin. Unlike comedonal acne, the beginning lesion …