Acne Treatments

Perhaps the most widespread skin condition, acne can affect anyone — not just teenagers. It can present as mild congestion or inflamed cystic acne, often caused by a variety of factors such as hormones, stress, lifestyle, and skincare use.

Acne primarily develops when hair follicles become blocked. Your sebaceous glands produce an oily substance called sebum, which mixes with dead skin cells to form a plug in the follicle.

This blockage can result in blackheads, whiteheads, or more severe cystic acne, especially when bacteria enters the clogged pores, causing inflammation.

Acne can also appear on the face, back, neck, and shoulders — it’s not just limited to your face.