Chapter 19, Problem 10TMW

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason as to why teenagers experience more acne than adults.

Concept introduction:

Acne vulgaris, or simply acne, is a long-term epidermal disease that occurs when dead skin cells and oil accumulate in hair follicles. Whiteheads or blackheads, oily skin, and pimples are a sign of acne. Acne usually occurs in the regions of the skin where there is high number of oil glands.