SYMPTOMS & QUICK FACTS: Acne

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.

What You Might Feel:

Pus filled pimples
Papules (discolored bumps)
Cysts (painful fluid lumps)
Blackheads and whiteheads

What You Might Notice Emotionally:

Anxiety
Low self esteem
Poor self image
distress

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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