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Acne is a skin condition commonly seen in teens and young adults. Plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), inflamed pimples (pustules), and deeper lumps (nodules) are typical of acne. Acne occurs most often on the face, but can also be seen on the neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms.

Acne is most common during adolescence, affecting more than 85% of teenagers, and frequently continues into adulthood. For most people, acne diminishes over time and tends to disappear, or at least decrease, after one reaches his or her early twenties. There is, however, no way to predict how long it will take for it to disappear entirely, and some individuals will continue to suffer from acne decades later, into their thirties and forties and even beyond. Often, acne clears up without treatment. But sometimes acne can be disfiguring and upsetting to the patient. Untreated acne can even leave permanent scars. To avoid acne scarring, treating acne is important.

Acne is not caused by dirt, chocolate or sex. Testosterone, a hormone which is present in both males and females, increases during puberty and it stimulates the sebaceous glands of the skin to enlarge, produce oil, and plug the pores.

Adult acne can develop later in life and may be related to hormones, childbirth, menopause, or stopping the pill. Adult acne is not rosacea, a disease in which blackheads and whiteheads do not occur.

Aside from scarring, acne's main effects are psychological, such as reduced self-esteem and may lead, according to at least one study, to depression or even suicide. Acne usually appears during adolescence, when people already tend to be most socially insecure. Early and aggressive treatment is therefore advocated by some to lessen the overall impact to individuals.

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