Possibly aggravated by stress. A congested liver. Nutritional deficiencies, especially Vitamin A and zinc. May be aggravated by sugar and dairy products. Symptoms Appearance of spots and skin disturbance as above, particularly spots which do not die down in a few days, or which spread rapidly over the surrounding area, causing inflammation and irritation.
Common acne affects mostly teenagers, but sometimes it continues into adulthood.
There are other, rarer forms of acne which affect older people and children and are due to hormone problems and other factors. Prevention Eat a healthy diet without refined carbohydrates or unnecessary additives, and as free from dairy products and sugar as possible. Do not smoke. Take plenty of exercise in the fresh air. As with most skin problems, acne is always made worse by worry or unhappiness.