An abscess involving the sebaceous gland is?

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QUESTION

An abscess involving the sebaceous gland is?

OPTIONS

(A) Carbuncle
(B) Impetigo
(C) Acne
(D) Furunculosis

ANSWER

(C) Acne

EXPLANATION

Acne is an inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit involving hair follicles and associated sebaceous glands. A carbuncle is a cluster of furuncles, impetigo a superficial pustular infection, and furunculosis deeper follicular rupture or infection rather than the named sebaceous acne lesion.

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