Comedo: meaning, definitions and examples
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comedo
[ kəˈmiːdəʊ ]
skin care
A comedo is a clogged hair follicle (pore) in the skin. Keratin (skin debris) combines with oil to block the follicle. A comedo can be open (blackhead) or closed by skin (whitehead), and occur with or without acne.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Regular exfoliation can help prevent comedones from forming.
- She had a few comedones on her nose.
- Comedones are a common skin concern for many people.
- The dermatologist recommended a gentle cleanser to help with comedo removal.
- Using non-comedogenic products can reduce the likelihood of developing comedones.
Translations
Translations of the word "comedo" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comedão
🇮🇳 कॉमेडोन
🇩🇪 Mitesser
🇮🇩 komedo
🇺🇦 комедон
🇵🇱 zaskórnik
🇯🇵 面皰 (めんぽう)
🇫🇷 comédon
🇪🇸 comedón
🇹🇷 komedon
🇰🇷 면포 (myeonpo)
🇸🇦 زؤان
🇨🇿 komedon
🇸🇰 komedón
🇨🇳 粉刺
🇸🇮 komedon
🇮🇸 sortuhönd
🇰🇿 комедон
🇬🇪 კომედონი
🇦🇿 komedon
🇲🇽 comedón
Word origin
The word 'comedo' comes from Latin, where it means 'glutton' or 'eater of unripe fruits'. In medical terminology, it was first used in the 19th century to describe a type of skin lesion. Comedones are a common skin issue, especially in adolescents, and proper skincare routines can help prevent their formation.