Acne is one of the most common dermatologic disorders that is common in both men and women.  Acne usually begins on the face or back area and oftentimes starts during puberty.  It occurs in infants in the form of milia and goes away after about 3-4 months.  Earliest lesions are referred to as blackheads or whiteheads.  These initiate the acne process.  Factors such as emotional stress, circulating hormones, friction, and exposure to various environmental agents can precipitate an acne flare.  Diet, is thought also, in some instances to play a role in the acne process  but has not been shown to play a convincing role in the etiology of acne formation.  Acne can be readily managed with the use of oral and topical antibiotics, oil control, exfoliating agents and good skin hygiene.

The worst thing to do is to pick at acne as it only encourages the growth in severity of the acne breakout.  Your hands contain oil and when you pick at your skin not only are you clogging your pores you also can cause scarring.