How can you deal with acne?

Learn how to manage acne with a complete skin care regimen, lifestyle tips, and when to seek professional help.

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Understanding Acne: What Is It? Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point in their lives, particularly during teenage years. It manifests as spots, oily skin, and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch. Acne typically appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back, and shoulders where the sebaceous glands are most dense. Acne develops due to several factors. The primary cause is the overproduction of oil (sebum) by the glands in the skin coupled with a build-up of dead skin cells. When these combine, they create an environment ripe for bacterial growth, particularly...
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