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 … What is acne? It is caused when blocked skin follicles from a plug caused by oil from glands, bacteria, and dead cells clump together and swell.
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· Learn about acne, including how it is diagnosed and treated, and the steps you can take to help prevent outbreaks. 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.