Senile Comedones

Men's Health

Skin Care

Contributed byLester Fahrner, MD+1 moreJun 14, 2021

The topic Senile Comedones you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Solar Comedones.

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Solar Comedones is a benign skin condition that develops in middle-aged and older adults from long-term exposure to sunlight (ultraviolet radiation). It is characterized by the presence of skin lesions in the form of tiny blackheads or whiteheads, collectively called comedones
The condition is also known as Sun Acne but is unrelated to “acne”. These flesh-colored lesions appear on the sun-exposed areas of the body, mainly on the face (on the temples and around the eyes). Solar Comedones are typically asymptomatic and do not form into fluid-filled lesions

Please find comprehensive information on Solar Comedones regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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Krish Tangella MD, MBA

Pathology, Medical Editorial Board, DoveMed Team

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Lester Fahrner, MD

Chief Medical Officer, DoveMed Team

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