Acne is a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous
glands located in the middle layer of the skin. In acne, the
sebaceous glands are clogged, which leads to pimples and cysts.
While a mild case of acne may resolve itself on its own, more
serious cases may need intervention to stop the outbreak and
prevent long-term scarring. - Acne is a common condition that
affects millions of people in the United States. - It most often
begins in puberty, when the male sex hormones — known as
androgens — increase in both boys and girls, causing the
sebaceous glands in the middle layer of skin to become more
active and produce more sebum. - Acne can occur anywhere on the
body but most often appears on the face, chest, upper back,
shoulders and neck in the form of blackheads, whiteheads, pus-
filed cysts and solid, raised bumps. - Depending on the severity
of the acne, it can be treated with either topical medications
or oral antibiotics, or a combination of the two. - The most
severe cases are treated with the ora