Acne is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles are clogged with oil and dead skin cells.
Acne is also associated with hormonal fluctuations; which is why it affects younger persons and women the most
Signs and Symptoms
- White heads
- Blackheads
- Small red tender pumps
- Pimples
- Large painful lumps under the skin
- Pus filled lumps under the skin
Causes
- Excess oil production
- Hormonal imbalance
- Clogged hair follicles
- Bacteria
Management
Non-pharmacological
This usually works for mild acne
- Use of cleansers and soaps to clean the skin
- Tea tree oil
Pharmacological
- Benzyl peroxide
- Salicylic acid
- Vitamins
- Antibiotics
- Other topical antiseptics
- Alpha hydroxyl acid
Learn more about Acne at emedicine.medscape.com/article/1069804-overview