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Acne, formally known as acne vulgaris, is a very common skin condition caused by changes in our pilosebaceous units. A pilosebaceous unit consists of a hair follicle and a sebaceous gland. 90% of all teenagers have problems with acne of some degree and it is common for the problem to persisit into adulthood.

Today, several different acne treatment options are available depending on the severity of the problem. Very potent acne medication usually requires a prescription, milder products can be bought over the counter in most pharmacies.

Lesl severe cases are usually treated using benzoyl peroxide administered by the use of soaps, creams and gels. Make sure that you check the strenght of a product before you buy it as it can vary a lot. Benzoyl peroxide helps by dissolving the keratin that plugs the pores and will aslo help kill. acne related bacteria a relatively slow growing, typically aerotolerant bacterium linked to acne.

Antibiotics can also be used to treat acne, either by applying them directly on the skin or by ingesting them. Topical antibiotics will kill the bacteria present on the skin and in the follicles and is a popular choice among patients suffering from acne on a relatively small part of skin that is easy to reach, e.g. the chest or face. Persons with widespread acne or acne in hard to reach spots like the shoulders and neck often opt for oral antibiotics instead, although they will have a larger impact on the body and can for instance cause stomach problems. Always tell your doctor about any hormonal contraceptives that you are using because some of the commonly used antibiotics may interfere with the efficiency of such contraceptives.

One type of acne that used to be known as open comedo is now referred to as blackheads. A blackhead is a black to yellowish bump or plug on the skin caused by excess oils accumulated in the duct of the sebaceous gland. Blacks are not, despite the popular myth, caused by bad hygiene. On the countrary, excessive scrubbing of the skin can cause increased dryness which in turn can cause more blackheads as the body increase the production of oils needed in the skin.

Many wants to know how to remove blackheads since they do not like the way they look, there are however no medical need to remove blackheads and the body will eliminate them in time. It is possible to treat blackheads with acne medication such as salicylic acid. An easy alternative that dont require a precription is an adhesive strip that is placed on the skin and left there for 5-10 minutes before it is removed taking the blackheads with it.