Acne
Description
A skin condition that occurs when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells.
Overview
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.
Symptoms
Symptoms range from blackheads to pus-filled pimples or large, inflamed, and tender bumps.
Treatments
Effective treatments exist for this often distressing condition. Early treatment can reduce the risk of lasting physical and emotional damage.
Last Updated Oct 21, 2023
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