Acne, the most common skin problem, youngsters suffer all over the world. It is most common in, around 80% of teenagers, between the ages of 13 – 18 years. Surveys conclude that 3 out of every 10 teenagers have severe skin acne and require acne treatment to prevent permanent scarring specially on face.

Acne

Acne is a skin disease resulting due to inflammation of skin glands (sebaceous glands) and hair follicles. It is characterized by the form of lesions or pimples mostly on the face, upper neck and chest. Irrespective of the sex, it equally occurs in both men and women, but youngster aged of 17 suffer the most intense form.

Common Causes of Acne

Acne normally caused by high level of specific hormones known as androgens typically during adolescence. With elevated hormone levels, the sebaceous glands in the hair follicles produce more sebum than required.