Acne

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- acne is a disease of the sebaceous glands that produces blackheads and pimples

- symptoms include cysts, pustules, redness around skin eruptions, crusting of skin bumps, whiteheads, and blackheads

- the prognosis is possible long-term scarring if left untreated

- it can be genetic

- it can be treated with various medicines like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, or prescription antibiotics or medicines

- acne is extremely common among teens and over 85% of people develop acne between ages 12 and 25

- it can leave scars or clog pores, which prevents skin from properly secreting oils and debris