pomade acne

pomade acne definition - medical

po·made acne (pō-mādˈ, -mädˈ, pŏ-)

noun
Acne caused by repeated application of hair ointments that block the release of sebum from hair follicles, seen most commonly on the forehead and temples of young African Americans.

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