About Acne - Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada

What is acne?

Acne is a common skin condition involving the oil-producing glands in the skin. Symptoms:...

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Acne Symptoms

Acne usually appears as a combination of some of these: (All images courtesy Dr. Jerry...

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Types of acne

Acne varies in severity from mild, moderate to severe. With each type comes different...

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Checklist: When to see a doctor about acne

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How does acne develop?

Acne involves the oil (or sebaceous) glands in the skin. 1.These glands secrete an oil...
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Skin Confident

The Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada has just launched Skin Confident, a 1-hour healthy...
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Adult Acne

Acne was once thought of as a teen-only skin condition. However, acne is common in adults...
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Acne Causes

Acne is caused by several factors including hormones, genes, some medications and medical...
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Frequently Asked Questions Read FAQs

FAQs

Are there any natural treatments for acne and how effective are these? Two studies involving topical tea tree oil showed it has anti-bacterial properties...

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Does acne affect more teen guys than girls? Yes, acne affects 95% of teen males, a significant jump from the 83-85% of teen females affected.

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What do I apply first – my acne medication or sunscreen? Acne medication should always be applied first. Follow soon after with sunscreen if needed

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How long does it take for an acne spot to develop? It takes 1 – 2 weeks for an acne spot to fully develop. Spots start as microscopic, tiny bumps called...

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