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Does acne run in the family?

Does acne run in the family?

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Published by: Editorial Team | Updated : January 8, 2015 7:55 PM IST

Acne, acne vulgaris or pimples as they are popularly known is a common skin infection which mostly occurs in adolescence (during puberty) on the skin due to increase in the production of the hormone testosterone in both males and females. When there is an excess secretion of sebum (an oily liquid that keeps the skin from drying), it can result in the formation of acne or pimples. The most common areas of acne appearance are the face, near the chest and the back as they have more sebaceous follicles (which are responsible for secreting sebum). The dirt, oil and dead skin cells clog the skin pores which give rise to acne. Apart from these reasons, acne can also be due to the wrong diet, hormonal changes, and certain medications which contain corticosteroids, androgens or lithium, or can even be genetic. Dr Ruchi Agarwal, a consultant dermatologist and, cosmetologist tells us more about the condition. You may also like to read:

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