People of all ages, genders, and races are subject to acne, but it’s more common in teenagers. Eighty percent of people experience some form of acne between ages 11 to 30.

Acne occurs when hair follicles underneath the skin get clogged — they commonly occur on the face, chest, forehead, back, and shoulders. Although oil glands cover the whole body, these are the places they’re found in abundance. In addition, sebum, an oil produced by the skin, and dead skin cells may plug the pores resulting in an outbreak of lesions.

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Causes of Acne

Excess oil production in the skin causes blockage of the pores, ultimately resulting in acne. However, it’s true that factors such as medications, family history, and hormonal changes also play their part in increasing your risk for acne. The growth of bacteria and the buildup of dead skin cells within the skin’s pores are also factors that contribute to the development of acne.

Contrary to popular belief, stress, diet, exerting pressure on the skin, picking blemishes, scrubbing the skin, and environmental irritants don’t cause acne, but they may worsen them.

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Acne May Appear As

Dermatologists rank acne based on its severity from grade 1 to grade 4.

Here are all the types of acne under this category:

  • Blackheads: Plugged hair folliclesthat open up on the skin’s surface. Note: these turn black due to discoloration of the sebum when exposed to air.
  • Whiteheads: Plugged follicles beneath the skin surface that produce a white bump.
  • Cystic Acne Or Severe Nodular Acne: Pus-filled lesions that lie deep enough to cause scarring and are painful.
  • Fungal Acne: Known as pityrosporum folliculitis, this type of acne results from excess yeast production in the hair follicles that causes them to become inflamed and itchy.
  • Papules: Small inflamed lesions that appear as pink bumps on the skin.
  • Pimples or Pustules: Topped by a white or yellow pus-filled lesion that’s red at the base.