• Acne ( acne vulgaris , common acne ) is a disease of the hair follicles of the face, chest, and back that affects almost all teenagers during puberty -- the only exception being members of a few primitive Neolithic tribes living in isolation. (medicinenet.com)
  • Acne occurs when sebaceous (oil) glands attached to the hair follicles are stimulated at the time of puberty or due to other hormonal changes. (medicinenet.com)
  • When this occurs, pimples may develop and if the skin is repeatedly affected by this condition then it is called acne. (parentinghealthybabies.com)
  • These medications help prevent the narrowing of the openings of the sebaceous glands and slow the growth of the acne bacterium. (trendyfashions.org)
  • The medicine has several severe side effects which is why it can only be prescribed by a dermatologist, but it also often effect an almost miracle like cure of acne. (trendyfashions.org)
  • Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages. (nchmd.org)
  • Acne typically appears on your face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders because these areas of skin have the most oil (sebaceous) glands. (nchmd.org)
  • Other pores in your skin, which are the openings of the sweat glands, aren't usually involved in acne. (nchmd.org)
  • Sweat does not cause acne and is produced by entirely separate glands in the skin. (medicinenet.com)
  • Acne is an exceptionally common disorder in adolescents, affecting up to 85% of 12-24-year olds. (dermatologyadvisor.com)
  • Neonatal acne (acne occurring from birth to about 3 months) affects about 20% of healthy newborns and typically presents as small inflamed papules and pustules on the cheeks and nasal bridge. (dermatologyadvisor.com)
  • Acne in this age group is due to elevated androgen levels, including DHEAS resulting from an immature adrenal gland. (dermatologyadvisor.com)
  • Hair follicles are connected to oil glands. (nchmd.org)