Acne & Congestion

Hormonal changes or imbalances, diet, hereditary and other factors can increase the risk of developing acne.

Acne is a common skin condition caused by pus-filled spots (pustules) and comedones (blackheads and whiteheads). It varies in severity and affects people at different stages in life. For most, acne tends to resolve in the late teens to early twenties but can persist longer for others. Hormonal changes or imbalances, diet, hereditary and other factors can increase the risk of developing acne. Pores are the openings of hair follicles that contain the sebaceous glands that produce sebum, a skin lubricant. Acne develops when these pores become clogged with excess oil, dead skin cells and bacteria. The inflammation due to acne can be mild, creating black or whiteheads or more intense, causing red bumps below the skin.