Acne Pimples

What is acne?

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when the oil glands in your skin are clogged and become inflamed or infected. More than 90% of teenagers have some acne.

With acne you will probably have:

• whiteheads, which are closed plugged oil glands
• blackheads, which are open plugged oil glands (the oil turns black when it is exposed to air)
• red bumps, which are inflamed oil glands (the larger red bumps are quite painful).

What causes acne pimples?

Acne develops when sebum — an oily substance that lubricates your hair and skin — and dead skin cells plug hair follicles. Bacteria can trigger inflammation and infection resulting in more severe acne.

• Category: Skin Problems