Varicose Veins Wax Blockage-ears General Info Acne known as Pimples is a common disorder developed in teenagers and at times in young adults due to the inflammation of skin, as superficial skin eruption caused by the blockage of skin pores. Usually acne appears on the face but can extend to neck, chest and back also.
Sebaceous glands are secretory glands that open into hair follicles and skin pores.
There is accumulation of oily secretions from the sebaceous glands due to blockage of the external pores in the skin. Bacteria act on these plugs aggravating the infection and causes the inflammation of the skin eruptions. The plug causes the hair follicle to bulge causing white heads and if the top of the plug is darkened, it become blackheads. Family history of acne can also contribute to the development of acne. Other hormonal changes , such as can occur with menstrual periods, pregnancy, use of birth control pills, or stress, also aggravate acne.