| What is Acne? | | | | ? Acne skin also produces more dead skin cells |
| Acne occurs due to overproduction of oil by the | | | | than normal skin, and those skin cells |
| oil glands of the skin. Acne is characterized by the | | | | donât shed properly which stick to the |
| presence of pimples, blackheads and white heads. | | | | surface of the skin, mixes with the excess oil and |
| It affects the face, neck, chest, back, upper | | | | creates comedo. |
| arms. Acne varies in development from very mild | | | | Types of acne: |
| to extremely severe. | | | | Non-Inflammatory Acne: |
| Causes of Acne: | | | | Whitehead: If plugged follicle stays below the |
| ? Acne occurs when a personâs skin is | | | | surface of the skin, it is called closed comedo or |
| oilier than average. Excess oil may be trapped | | | | whitehead. They usually appear on the skin as |
| within the pore, creating an impaction. | | | | small, whitish bumps. |