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  1. Acne - NHS

    Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch.

  2. Acne vulgaris | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE

    Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting mainly the face, back and chest. It is characterized by blockage and inflammation of the pilosebaceous unit. It presents with …

  3. Acne - DermNet

    What is acne? Acne is a common chronic disorder affecting the hair follicle and sebaceous gland, in which there is expansion and blockage of the follicle and inflammation.

  4. Acne - British Association of Dermatologists

    Acne is a mixture of the following: oily skin, blackheads, whiteheads, red spots and pus-filled pimples. Occasionally, larger, deeper bumps (known as nodules) or cysts (which resemble …

  5. Acne - Wikipedia

    Acne ... Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles. [10]

  6. Acne vulgaris - The Primary Care Dermatology Society

    Mar 21, 2025 · Acne vulgaris. Virtually every adolescent has a few “spots”, however, about 15% of the adolescent population have sufficient problems to seek treatment. In most patients, but not …

  7. Acne: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Patient

    Nov 19, 2023 · Acne (also called 'zits', spots or pimples) is a common condition, particularly in teenagers. It can also occasionally affect middle-aged people and babies. It often causes a lot …

  8. Acne - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 20, 2024 · Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common …

  9. Acne: Treatment, Types, Causes, Prevention, and More - Healthline

    Jun 26, 2023 · When oil, bacteria, dead skin, and dirt block your pores, you may develop pimples, or acne. Get the details on acne causes, treatment, and prevention.

  10. Acne - British Skin Foundation

    Acne is a mixture of the following: oily skin, blackheads, whiteheads, red spots and pus-filled pimples. Occasionally, larger, deeper bumps (known as nodules) or cysts (which resemble …