ACNE-LTD Glossary of Acne Terms

Commonly Used Acne Terms

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Nicotinamide Papulex®: (Pharmagenix) Gel, nicotinamide 4%. A topical treatment for inflammatory acne vulgaris

Nizoral®: a cream which contains as its active ingredient ketoconazole which is an antifungal preparation. It is used to treat sebborrheic dermatitis with the rationale that sebborrheic dermatitis is caused by a fungus which lives on everyone's skin and is normally non-pathological.

Nodules: Like a papule, a nodule is a solid, dome-shaped or irregularly-shaped lesion. Unlike a papule, a nodule is characterized by inflammation, extends into deeper layers of the skin and may cause tissue destruction that result in scarring. A nodule may be very painful.

Nodulocystic: Cysts and nodules often occur together in a severe form of acne

Non-Comedogenic: (pronounced non-coh-me-dough-jen-ic) refers to anything that will not clog pores or produce comedones, commonly called blackheads

Non-contagious: incapable of being transmitted from person to person.

Noritate: a topical treatment for rosacea which works due to the anti-inflammatory action of Metronidazole (an antibiotic) which is its active ingredient. Noritate is meant to help reduce the spots and redness of rosacea through its anti-inflammatory action. Thus it may help to control rosacea, but not cure it. Metronidazole is also the active ingredient in Rozex gel, Metro cream and Metrolotion, but Noritate is less irritating. Its name is short for "no-irritate" (non-irritating).

Novodoxylin®: An oral antibiotic which is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under the brand name(s): Vibra-Tabs®, Vibramycin®, Monodox®, Doxycycline®, Doryx®

Nutracort ®: (Hydrocortisone) a low potency steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Anusol-HC®, Hytone®, Cetacort®, Cortaind®, Locoid®, Cort-Dome®, Cortenema®, Cortifoam®, Lanacort®, Westcort®

Understanding the terminology of acne, adult acne, rosacea, acne rosacea, lupus and dermatitis can make it possible to communicate effectively and have a precise understanding of your acne treatment and medication options. This glossary defines commonly used acne terms, including names of the products and medications used in the treatment of adult acne and skin conditions that co-exist with acne, such as rosacea, lupus, eczema, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis. Please visit the non-profit informative organization International Rosacea Foundation, which graciously contributed glossary acne terms to Acne-Ltd III.

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This page last updated: July 4, 2008