Many people think of acne as just a fact of life.
They may suffer through the unsightly problem as a teen, then live for a lifetime with the scarring that it can cause when left untreated. However, acne is treatable, according to Dr. Loretta Davis, assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Medical College of Georgia, although controlling acne requires more than just keeping your face clean. Acne is caused when the pores of the skin become blocked. Bacteria in the follicle can then cause whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and cysts. It is most common in teen-agers, but it can continue to afflict some adults throughout their lives.