It's a question of finding the right one. Small oil glands, called sebaceous glands, around.

Acne is caused by the increase in the male sex hormones in both sexes during puberty. Acne is a com skin condition that affects more than 90% of teenagers. As well as the physical effects of dealing with a host of pimples, there are the psychological effects too, particularly low self esteem and stress.

As if going through puberty and its associated problems of growing up wasn't enough, youngsters usually have to cope with outbreaks of inflamed spots. Over time, the condition improves and by their tades 20s, people generally are acne free. For some however, acne continues into adulthood with some people suffering into their 40s and beyond. But help is at hand with a host of effective acne treatments available to tackle the problem and alleviate the misery it causes. As well as blackheads, whiteheads, scaly red, inflamed skin, acne can also cause irreversible scarring.

Even worse for youngsters becoming interested in the opposite sex, acne usually occurs on the face, upper chest and back.