Acne

Acne is a skin condition in which the sebaceous glands produce increased amounts of sebum (oil) that block the hair follicles to produce blackheads, pimples and whiteheads.

The condition usually develops around the time of puberty and usually clears up by the early twenties, but in some cases may persist into the patient's thirties and forties. Acne affects almost 80% of people aged between 11 and 30 at some point in their lives. There are many treatments available to help deal with the condition in order to prevent it causing emotional distress or permanent physical scarring.

In this section, you'll find a range of information about acne, including how it may be caused, its symptoms, along with advice on how it may be diagnosed and treated.