 [ Symptoms ] what are the different types of acne [ Disease ] acne acne vulgaris common acne is a disease of the hair follicles of the face chest and back that affects almost all males and females during puberty the only exception being teenage members of a few primitive isolated tribes living in neolithic societies it is not caused by bacteria although bacteria play a role in its development it is not unusual for some women to develop acne in their mid  to late 20s acne appears on the skin as congested pores comedones also known as blackheads or whiteheads tender red bumps also known as pimples or zits pustules cysts deep pimples boils you can do a lot to treat your acne using products available at a drugstore or cosmetic counter that do not require a prescription however for tougher cases of acne you should consult a physician for treatment options