Acne isn’t a skin problem that only teens experience. It is a skin disease that can affect anyone. Because acne is so common, many believe the myth that the approach is to let it ride its course. But many treatment options exist, and acne that’s left untreated can lead to permanent scars.
What is acne?
Small holes called pores exist in the skin. These pores connect to oil glands under the skin through canals called follicles. The glands (called sebaceous glands) make an oily substance called sebum. Inside the follicles the oil carries dead skin cells to the skin’s surface. A
