Acne generally starts around age 11 for girls and age 13 for boys. This condition occurs when the oil-producing substance sebum produces too much oil, causing a plug to form in skin openings. There are several medications available for acne based on its severity. Michelle Verduin, a medical assistant who has worked at Presbyterian Hospital for two years, says there are three different types of acne. The least severe is comendal acne.
Comendal acne is clogged pores, like whiteheads or blackheads.
Most people suffer form this type. Sophomore Rebecca S. suffers from this type of acne. She has been taking prescription medication for the last five years. I went to the dermatologist right after my first zit, she said. She uses Cleocin T mixed with Benzac AC5 in the morning and Differin at night.