Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting approximately 40 to 50 million Americans annually. Acne is the term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and occasionally the upper arms. While it is something that mostly effects teens, a significant number of adults are also affected by this skin condition. What exactly causes acne? Its cause can be contributed to many factors affecting the skin. Typically, overactive sebaceous oil glands can produce too much oil and combine with skin cells to plug pores, causing bumps to form above the skin.
Although the condition itself isn’t life threatening, it can be embarrassing, leave potential scaring if severe, and is not great for our self-esteem. That’s where we at NMOFS come in! There are a number of treatment options for moderate to severe cases that we can come up with a treatment plan to best suit the type and severity of your acne.
To learn more about acne, contact Northern Maine Oral & Facial Surgery.