Can Be Treated Chocolates and greasy foods are not the culprits behind acne - Self Care pharmacists say that's just one of the myths behind a simple problem that can be easily treated. That's just not true, and nor is acne an infection that can be passed from one person to another. Acne is a natural process that affects the hair follicle, the small sac in the skin that holds the hair root. In a normal hair follicle, the old cells that line the sac fall away and are carried to the skin's surface by oil.
More oil is produced that combines with the old skin cells to form a plug.
Oil builds up behind this plug to form a whitehead and when it reaches the surface of the skin it turns black and becomes a blackhead. A pimple is formed when bacteria grow in the follicle and break down the oil causing the follicle to swell and fill with white pus. Pharmacists believe parents need to be aware of their teenagers' concerns about acne. Stress has been shown to make acne worse so it doesn't help if a parent worries the teenager to wash more often and eat less junk food. These habits won't affect their acne, although healthy eating sets a good pattern for general long term health.