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Acne Symptoms and Diagnosis

By Angela Palmer, About.com Guide to Acne

Acne is a common, yet often misunderstood, skin condition. Learn more about acne causes, how and why acne develops. Get the basics of various acne symptoms and triggers, as well as the different stages of acne.

  1. Causes and Development
  2. Symptoms
  3. Diagnosis
  4. Common Questions

Causes and Development

Acne Causes and Development

What causes acne to develop? Why are some people prone to breakouts while others are not? Learn more about the primary causes of acne, how breakouts develop, and get information about common acne triggers.

Symptoms

Acne Symptoms

Acne symptoms go beyond the basic pimple. Find out more about the numerous acne signs and symptoms, the different types of blemishes, and how to identify them.

Diagnosis

Is it acne?

Learn how acne is diagnosed, its grades of severity, and common acne look-alike conditions. Also, get information regarding when to see your dermatologist.

Common Questions

Body Acne

If you have acne, you probably have a lot of questions. Can adults get acne? Should I pop that pimple? Get answers to some of the most common acne questions here.

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