What is acne?

It is necessary to know exactly what acne is so as to avoid mixing it up with similar ailments in our bid to find remedies and cure for it. Of course, the only way to get a cure for an ailment is to know exactly what ailment one intends to treat is all about. And so, what is Acne?

Acne in a layman's language are spots you find mainly on the faces of young men and women usually between the ages of 12 and 25. It can also be found in a few more elderly people too. These spots can also affect the chest, neck and back of some of its victims.

Acne is known in medical language as Acne Vulgaris. It is not a dangerous ailment but is one that does leave scars on one's skin if left untreated at its early stage. It is also a fact that acne can be mild in some cases while severe in others. Be it severe or mild, it is a fact that most people surely can do without this "unwanted visitor". Ladies especially feel very uncomfortable with these spots on their otherwise beautiful faces and many will do almost anything to get rid of them.

On this blog, we shall be dwelling on the nature, possible causes, types and most importantly, various ways of treating this ailment. We will also keep you abreast of new developments in the research work being carried out on acne as well as shed light on any new and effective products that make their way into the market as regards the treatment of Acne Vulgaris.

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