Acne.(Information from Your Family Doctor)

From: American Family Physician | Date: May 1, 2004 | Copyright information

What is acne?

Acne happens when the inside of a hair follicle becomes sticky and forms a plug. Every strand of hair grows from a follicle under your skin.

Oil glands in your skin keep making a greasy substance called sebum (say: see-bum). This sebum gets stuck behind the plug in the hair follicle. Bacteria get inside your hair follicle or oil gland and cause swelling, redness, and pus. Finally, a bump forms on your skin.

Acne is most common on the face, neck, back, and arms. There are three kinds of acne: mild, moderate, and severe.

Why do I have acne?

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