Acne is one of the most common skin diseases globally.

It occurs when sebum and dead skin cells clog the pores. Comedones (“blackheads”), milliomas (“whiteheads”), etc. form. This creates a favourable environment for infection caused by an otherwise harmless bacterium found in the hair follicle.
Depending on the course, acne can be mild (usually as single red pimples) to severe (with hundreds of pustules and cysts covering the entire, face, neck, chest and back).
Acne occurs most often in teenagers and usually resolves in adulthood. Its appearance is explained by the hormonal changes that occur at puberty and the increased oiliness of the skin. Increasingly, however, cases are also increasing in older women. This trend is associated with disorders in hormonal status, which are also the cause of increased hair growth, menstrual disorders, etc.
The use of excessively greasy cosmetic products, as well as tanning beds, can provoke or aggravate acne.

Symptoms of acne include the appearance of white-tipped pimples, blackheads and red pimples, which most often appear on the face, shoulders, back and chest. Larger and deeper buds are known as “cysts”. They are usually painful, become infected and leave scars.
Maintaining skin with non-comedogenic products (labelled on the packaging) is essential for oilier, acne-prone skins. To control the condition, the skin should be washed twice a day with special products that do not dry it out. Pimples should not be squeezed, as this aggravates them and can provoke scarring.