What is Acne?
Acne is when the hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells.
There are various forms of Acne:
Whiteheads (closed plugged pores)
Blackheads (open plugged pores)
Pimples (small red tender bumps with pus)
Cysts (large painful lumps with pus)
Nodules (large painful lumps)
It can happen to everyone, but more common in teenager as their sebaceous glands are more active.
Acne is not dangerous but without proper care, it can leave scars.
Most common areas for Acne to appear are
Face
Forehead
Chest
Upper Back
Shoulders
Pimples is caused by Propionibacterium acnes, bacteria that live on the skin and contributes to the inflammation and the infection.