Acne is a long-term skin condition that occurs when old skin cells and oil from your skin clog hair follicles.
Typically the condition presents as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, oily skin and could result in scarring.
Skin with a relatively high number of oil glands are the most at risk and areas that are prone to infection include the face, neck, upper part of the chest, and back.
Acne can lead to social anxiety, diminish self esteem and in severe cases depression and suicide.
Genetics plays the biggest part in most cases – up to 80%. Diet may also trigger outbreaks.
Hormones in both males and females appear to be the underlying cause as they increase the production of our natural skin oil (Sebum).
A bacterial infection (Cutibacterium acnes) may also be a common factor.