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Acne

Acne is a common skin condition where the pores get clogged due to oil, dead skin, or dirt. This leads to pimples, blackheads, persistent bumps, or whiteheads on your face, chest, or back. Acne is common during teenage years because of changing hormones, but it can affect all age groups.

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Symptoms

Small clues, big meaning.

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What You Might Feel:

  • Pus filled pimples

  • Papules (discolored bumps)

  • Cysts (painful fluid lumps)

  • Blackheads and whiteheads

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What You Might Notice Emotionally:

  • Anxiety

  • Low self esteem

  • Poor self image

  • distress

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Acne can make you feel emotional because it’s something others can see, especially when it's on your face. You might feel shy, embarrassed, or frustrated when it doesn’t go away. Sometimes it can even feel like you’re the only one dealing with it, even though acne is very common.

Did You Know?

Acne Quick Facts

  • Over 80% of the world if is affected by acne

  • Hormonal factors are key to the development of acne in teens/adolescents

  • Acne affects every 3 in 4 people below age 30

  • Picking or squeezing a pimple can cause scarring

  • Individual treatment for acne varies based on the severity 

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