
Acne Types, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Acne is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles under the skin become clogged. Sebum—oil that helps keep skin from drying out—and dead skin cells plug the pores, which …
Acne: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Treatment for Acne The goals of treatment are to help heal existing lesions, stop new lesions from forming, and prevent scarring. Medications can help stop some of the causes of acne from …
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Symptoms & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Hidradenitis suppurativa (also known as acne inversa) is a chronic, noncontagious, inflammatory condition characterized by pimple-like bumps or boils and tunnels or tracts on and under the skin.
Rosacea Symptoms, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that causes reddened skin and a rash, usually on the nose and cheeks. Learn symptoms and possible causes.
Acné | Temas de salud | NIAMS
¿Qué es el acné? Es una afección de la piel que ocurre cuando se obstruyen y se inflaman los folículos pilosos por la acumulación de grasa de las glándulas, bacterias y células muertas en …
Site Search | NIAMS
Oil and dead skin cells plug the pores, and outbreaks of lesions (often called pimples or zits) can happen. Most often, the outbreaks occur on the face but can also appear on the back, chest, …
Site Search | NIAMS
What is acne? Acne is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles under the skin become clogged. Oil and dead skin cells plug the pores, and outbreaks of lesions (often called …