About Acne Vulgaris

Acne Vulgaris is a common skin disease that affects 60 – 70% of Americans at some time during their lives. Twenty percent will have severe acne, which results in permanent physical and mental scarring. Acne vulgaris is America’s most common disease and characterized by noninflammatory, open or closed comedones and by inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules. Acne vulgaris affects the areas of the skin with the densest population of sebaceous follicles; these areas include the face, the upper part of the chest and the back

ACNE VULGARIS Q & A

Q. What causes Acne Vulgaris?
A. Hormone changes that cause an excess of oil in the skin are a leading cause of acne vulgaris and, thus, this condition is most commonly seen in puberty. Another cause of acne vulgaris is an excess of a substance called sebum. The sebaceous glands secrete this substance that is oily in nature and is composed of debris and fats.