Acne
Description
Acne is a Skin ailment in which the Sebaceous Glands become inflamed. Acne generally begins to manifest during adolescence and is caused by overactivity of the Sebaceous Glands. The Sebum produced by the glands cannot escape because the Hair Follicles become blocked by Keratin. The Keratin blockage becomes black, forming Blackheads.
Prevalence
85% of the population aged between 12 and 25 are affected by Acne:
- The most commonly afflicted group is pubescent boys.
- The second most commonly afflicted group is women aged 20 - 40.
Acne is the most prevalent Skin Ailment in the Western world.
Some aspects of Acne are hereditary.
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