Acne is an eruptive skin disease that appear most often on the face, neck, chest and back. While acne medicine abound in pharmacies and shops, very few will work for specific skin types so care must be taken to find the right acne treatment.

Acne is primarily a disorder of the sebaceous glands around hair follicles of the skin when the natural secretion of the follicles accumulate and mixes with dust and dirt. These secretions inflame the follicle causing blackheads and, when acted upon by bacteria, a zit.

The secretions, called sebum, are produced beginning at puberty and are intended to lubricate the skin. The bacteria Propionibacterium Acnes normally live on the sebum and, when they multiply, causes the acne inflammation.

It occurs primarily in adolescents but can also affect adults.

Types of Acne

Acne Vulgaris

This is the most common form of acne and occurs primarily from hormones that stimulate excessive amounts of sebum production. Acne conglobata is a severe form of the condition and can result in scarring of the face skin.

Acne vulgaris can be aggravated by stress, menstruation, drugs and certain food.

Chloracne

This is acne caused by chlorinated chemical compounds that irritate the skin.

Acne Rosacea

This happens when the capillaries in your cheeks, nose, and forehead become swollen with blood and your oil glands are infected by bacteria and dirt.