What is acne ?

Skin disorder: Involving the pilosebaceous follicles which encompasses the hair shaft, the hair follicle, the sebaceous(oil) gland. Acne involves increased "debris", so called follicular hyperkeratinization, in the follicle, along with increased sebum(oil) production, and inflammation that may in part be related to the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria.

Acne: Acne is an infection of the skin, caused by changes in the sebaceous glands. Detailed info can be found here: https://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/diseases-and-treatments/a---d/acne/signs-symptoms --- See your doctor or dermatologist for eval and treatment plan. Also can have a HealthTap consult to help with acne.