Acne or pimples are the most common chronic inflammatory skin issues affecting many people worldwide. Severe acne and breakouts can impact the face, jawline, neck, chest, shoulders, and back of many teens, women, and men. Acne appears on the skin as congested pores (blackheads or whiteheads), tender red bumps (pimples or zits), pustules, and cysts. These develop in and around hair follicles and their oil-producing sebaceous glands.

In acne, skin pores get clogged with dirt, bacteria, and oil. Although bacteria play a crucial role in its development by clogging pores and causing inflammation and pimples, other factors also contribute to acne, such as hormonal imbalance, improper diet, excessive sebum production, and bacterial invasion and growth. Severe acne extends deep into the skin and is often painful, manifesting as cysts, nodules, blackheads, and whiteheads. Acne is diagnosed and graded based on the type and extent of lesions.

Dr. Tanreet’s DermaWorld Skin Institute is one of the best acne treatment centers in Amritsar. Acne is a skin problem that affects most people during puberty. It usually occurs during the teenage years but can also begin in the twenties or thirties, referred to as adult acne.

Living with acne can be challenging and may lead to anxiety, depression, and poor self-esteem, making acne a recognized psychosocial problem.