The skin has tiny pores, which can be blocked by oil, bacteria, dead skin cells, and dirt. You may get a pimple when this occurs. If your skin is affected regularly by this disease, you will get acne.

In U.S. acne is the most common skin disease although acne isn’t a life-threatening condition, it can be painful, particularly when it’s severe. It can also cause emotional distress.

Acne that occurs on your face can affect your self-esteem, which can cause permanent physical scarring over time.

There are several treatments for acne which can decrease your number of pimples you get and also reduce your chance of scarring.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of acne depending on the severity of your condition:

Whiteheads (closed plugged pores)

Blackheads (open plugged pores)

Small red, tender bumps (papules)

Pimples (pustules) on their tips which are papules of pus 

Big, strong, painful lumps (nodules) underneath the skin surface

Painful, pus-filled lumps (cystic lesions) beneath the skin surface

Causes of Acne

1. Hormonal Imbalance

Hormonal imbalance is one of the many factors that can give rise to acne. During puberty, Androgens cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and create more sebum—which then leads to acne. 

2. Diet

Diet always plays a crucial role in maintaining skin health. Food items such as dairy, sugar and carbs-rich products such as milk, bread, bagel, chocolates, chips and deep-fried food can worsen acne. While we know it ain’t easy to give all up, try to control portion size and have a balanced diet to keep acne in check.

3. Stress

Stress always affects our skin more than you think. That is why your skin looks perfect when you are on a vacay more than when you are toughing it out at work. The best way to work around stress is to indulge in calming activities such as meditation and yoga that will help manage your stress levels more effectively. 

 4. Genetics

Unfortunately, this is just one thing that you don’t have any control over. If your parents had/have acne, chances are you might have them too.

Home remedies

There are many home remedies for treating acne, some of the home remedies are given below:

Diet:

How diet plays a role in worsening acne it is not exactly clear. People who take a diet which have a good amount of vitamins A and E and zinc can have a lower risk of severe acne. 

Tea:

There is certainly proof that polyphenols from tea, including green tea, applied in a topical preparation, can give advantages in decreasing sebum production and treating acne. 

Moisturizers: Moisturizers makes your skin smooth, mainly in people who are using acne treatment. Moisturizers containing aloe Vera at a concentration of at least 10 per cent or can have a soothing and possibly anti-inflammatory effect.

Prevention Tips

Some tips can reduce acne which is given below:

Choose a cleanser specially formulated for acne. 

Clean your face softly, as trauma to the acne breakouts may worsen the acne or cause scarring. When washing         your face, use your cotton pads, as scrubbing material can cause acne sores to rupture.

Use only light moisturizers, which do not aggravate acne.

If you use foundation then use it oil-free