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Acne vulgaris
Acne vulgaris
(or simply
acne
) is a long-term
skin disease
that occurs when
hair follicles
become clogged with
dead skin cells
and
oil from the skin
. Acne is characterized by areas of
blackheads
,
whiteheads
,
pimples
, and
greasy skin
, and may result in
scarring
. The resulting appearance can lead to
anxiety
, reduced
self-esteem
and, in extreme cases,
depression
or
thoughts of suicide
.
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