Acne, or acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition caused by clogged hair follicles from dead skin cells and oil.
It mainly affects oily skin areas like the face, chest, and back, leading to blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and sometimes scarring.
Acne can impact confidence, self-esteem, and cause anxiety or depression.
Genetics play a role in about 80% of cases, while diet, smoking, cleanliness, and sunlight have unclear or no strong links.
Hormones called androgens increase oil production, and the bacterium Cutibacterium acnes often grows excessively, contributing to acne.
Related Posts
My Sister Ruined My Graduation to Remind Me I’m Not ‘Really’ Family
When I was adopted at ten, I gained a sister—Ava—who leaned in that first night and whispered, “You ruined my life. I’ll ruin yours.” I thought she…
The Secret Behind the Upside-Down Stair Baluster That Most People Miss
I’ve lived in several multi-story homes, some with beautiful staircases, but I never noticed anything unusual — until recently. After moving into a new house, I started…
The Officer Came to Arrest Her—But Rescued a Puppy Instead
I was on my porch sipping lukewarm coffee when the patrol car rolled up across the street. It parked right in front of Miss Lillian’s place—you know,…
I Found a Child Abandoned Next Door — What I Did Changed Both Our Lives Forever
When a mysterious family moved into the long-abandoned house next door, I couldn’t help but notice how strange they seemed—especially the little girl who played alone in…
When Jennifer Spoke: A Month Into Motherhood
A month had flown by since we officially became a family of three. After months of planning, forms, and background checks, Richard and I finally brought little…
Farmer discovers strange eggs in his field – experts offer surprising explanation
A Routine Walk Turned Discovery During a quiet morning stroll through his soybean field, 64-year-old farmer Thomas noticed something odd. After overnight rain, his soil was damp,…