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Acne: Symptoms and Causes Diagnosis and Tests Management and Treatment Prevention

  Acne Acne is a common skin condition characterized by pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on the face, neck, chest, and back . It is caused by a combination of factors, including excess sebum production, a buildup of dead skin cells, and an overgrowth of certain bacteria on the skin . Acne can be treated with a variety of methods, including topical creams and gels, oral antibiotics, and in more severe cases, isotretinoin . It is important to maintain good skin hygiene and avoid picking or squeezing pimples to prevent scarring . Black dots Blackheads are a type of acne that forms when a clogged hair follicle becomes blocked. The top of the follicle remains open, allowing air to come into contact with the sebum (oil) and dead skin cells that have accumulated inside . This causes the sebum to turn black, creating the characteristic black or dark brown appearance of a blackhead . They usually appear on the face, especially on the nose, forehead, and chin. Blackheads can be removed usi