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Acne vulgaris (commonly called acne) is a skin disease caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland). Severe acne is inflammatory, but acne can also manifest in noninflammatory forms. Acne lesions are commonly referred to as pimples, spots, or zits. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --Acne is most common during adolescence, affecting more than 85% of teens.
• --Acne develops as a result of blockages in follicles.
• --Acne often leaves small scars where the skin gets a "volcanic" shape.
• --There are three grading scales for grading the severity of acne: Leeds Acne Grading Technique, Cooks Acne Grading Scale, Pillsbury Scale.

5 Great Resources on Acne

• American Osteopathic College of Dermatology: Acne
• MedicineNet: Acne (Pimples)
• American Academy of Dermatology: Acne
• FamilyDoctor: Acne in Teens: Ways to Control It
• KidsHealth: Acne

5 Latest Headlines on Acne

• More Acne News from Google

What is Acne?

• MedicineNet: Acne (Pimples)
• Wikipedia: Acne
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: What is Acne?
• WikiHealth: Acne
• American Academy of Dermatologists: What is Acne?
• WomenHealth.gov: What is Acne?

What Are The Symptoms of Acne?

• Mayo Clinic: Acne Signs and Symptoms
• GHI: Acne Symptoms
• Intelihealth: Acne Symptoms
• WebMD: Understanding Acne Symptoms
• About.com: Identifying Acne Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Acne?

• Mayo Clinic: Acne Risk Factors
• eMedicineHealth: Acne Causes
• Drug Digest: Acne: What are the risk factors?
• NHS Direct: Acne Causes | Complications
• Acne.com: The Causes of Acne
• Healthwise (via WebMD): What Causes Acne?

What Are The Types and Stages of Acne?

• AcneNet: 4 Types of Severe Acne
• WrongDiagnosis: Types of Acne
• Acne.org: Types of Acne
• BabyCenter: Acne During Pregnancy
• Acne.com: Types of Acne
• WomensHealth.gov: What are the Different Types of Acne Lesions?

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Acne?

• Prevention: Fight acne with a one-two punch
• WebMD: Acne Treatments: What Works Right Now
• Cleveland Clinic: Acne FAQ: What is the Best Treatment for Acne?
• HealthCentral: Attacking Acne: Acne Treatment Choices (video)

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Acne?

• Baylor College of Medicine: Acne Therapy: Laser and Light Options
• AcneNet: Are laser and light treatments really light years ahead of conventional acne therapy?
• Mayo Clinic: Tea tree oil

How Do You Prevent Acne?

• KidsHealth: Can I Prevent Acne?
• About.com: Help Your Teen Prevent Acne
• WrongDiagnosis: Prevention of Acne

Wisdom, Stories and Blogs about Acne

• Revolution Health Stories: Get This if You Have Acne and the Money
• Broadroom.net: Adult Acne Blog
• Acne Support Forum: My Acne Story
• 43 Things: Get Rid of My Acne
• Acne.org: Daniel Kern's Regimen

Foundations and Support Groups on Acne

• International Rosacea Foundation: Acne Factor
• DailyStrength: Acne Support Group

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Acne

• MedHelp: Acne Forum
• DailyStrength: Discussions
• Revolution Health: Posts on Acne
• Yahoo Groups: Acne
• iVillage Message Boards: Acne

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Acne

• PubMed Central Search: Acne
• Journal of the American Medical Association Search: Acne
• Google Scholar Search: Acne

Clinical Trials on Acne

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Acne Vulgaris
• CenterWatch: Acne

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