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Acne-Shmacne....part 1

Acne is a common skin disorder in many parts of the world. Over 10% of Americans aged 25 - 44 suffer from acne outbreaks. Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans aged 12 - 25 will have acne at one time or the other in their lifetime.  Left untreated, acne can become infected, create scars, and pockmarks that can permanently disfigure your face.  Acne... The Disease Yes, acne is considered a disease by many dermatologists. The scientific name for acne is Acne Vulgaris . It occurs when the sebaceous glands, under your skin, become contaminated with oily toxic matter, which contains: dirt dead skin excess sebum oil acid waste  bacteria  toxic matter Under normal conditions, sebaceous glands release sebum (oil) that comes up through your pores onto the skin surface. This release keeps your skin moist and lubricated for protection from the environment. If your skin pores are blocked, this may create a bacterial reaction as a result. This causes a growth or pimple that typical