Subject of the post: Acne

1. Acne is considered a dermatosis infection, especially a chronic inflammatory skin

disease that affects the pilosebaceous units (hair follicles and related oil glands) on the
skin. (Kligman, 1974)
2. Acne is not contagious. People can't get it from each other because it's not transmitted
through a virus, bacteria, or fungus.
3. A. Blackheads and whiteheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts are some of the
most common signs of acne. Acne affects the second layer of skin, called the dermis. It
mainly targets the pilosebaceous unit, which has hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
Skin inflammation and unique lesions like papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts are
caused by too much sebum, abnormal skin cell loss, and bacterial colonization,
especially by Propionibacterium acnes.

B. Acne can happen to people of any age, but it happens most often in teens and young
adults. Changes in hormones play an important role in its growth.
4. There are different ways to treat acne, and the one you choose will depend on how
severe your situation is. Some common methods are:
 Topical treatments: These include gels, lotions, and creams that have antibiotics,
retinoids, or benzoyl peroxide in them.
 Oral medications: In more serious cases, antibiotics, hormone pills (like oral
contraceptives), and isotretinoin are given.
  Procedures: Dermatological procedures such as laser therapy, chemical peels, or
having cysts drained and removed.(Kraft & Freiman, 2011)
5. There is not a definitive way to get rid of acne, but many people see significant
outcomes with the appropriate medicine. Managing acne properly and consistently can
help keep signs under control, and in certain cases, acne may go away on its own over
time, especially as hormonal changes slow down with age.

References:

 Kligman, A. M. J. J. o. I. D. (1974). An overview of acne. 62(3), 268-287.

 Kraft, J., & Freiman, A. J. C. (2011). Management of acne. 183(7), E430-E435.
 https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/acne/basics/symptoms-causes