Acne or pimples is a skin condition that usually affects adolescents or teenagers however can also affect an individual at any age. It leads to spots and boils over the skin, face, foreheads, chest, and neck. The spots may range from blackheads and whiteheads that are mild and painless to intense boils or pustules that are inflamed and pus-filled with intense pain. Why does acne occur? Acne is most likely to be caused due to changes in hormone levels during puberty. This is the reason why it affects teenagers more than other age groups. Those with oily skin are more susceptible to developing acne. Glands in the skin at puberty release an oily substance known as sebum. This sebum is thick and may block the small pores within the skin through which hair grows. These are known as hair follicles. This leads to the formation of blackheads and whiteheads. These hair follicles when blocked might also get inflamed with bacteria to lead to pimples. Causes of acne on the face? Exces...