Acne

What is acne?
When oil glands underneath the skin become overactive, pores tend to plug, and as pores get plugged, blackheads appear. When bacteria get trapped inside, they cause irritation, which can get nasty and turn into pimples. Contrary to all the hype, there is no magic cure. Acne is one of those conditions that can keep reoccurring. The idea is to learn how to keep it under control through a good treatment and maintenance (preventative) approach. Rubbing, picking and squeezing pimples won't make them disappear. It only makes them worse and can cause permanent scars.

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