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"Acne is the term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and deeper lumps (cysts or nodules), that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Most teenagers have some acne. However, adults in their 20's, even into their 40's or older, can get acne. Acne often clears up after several years even without treatment, but you need not wait to outgrow it. Untreated acne can leave scars, which can be treated by your dermatologist as well." http://www.aad.org/pamphlets/acnepamp.html

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While not a life threatening condition, acne can be upsetting and disfiguring. Acne can also lead to serious and permanent scarring.

How Acne Forms
Male hormones found in both males and females rise during adolescence (puberty) and stimulate and enlarge the oil (sebaceous) glands of the skin. These glands are found in areas where acne is common (the face, upper back, and chest). Rarely, acne can be due to a hormonal imbalance."

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