Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause scars.

No one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and pimples are not caused by dirt. Stress doesn't cause acne, but stress can make it worse.

If you have acne: 

  • Clean your skin gently

  • Try not to touch your skin

  • Avoid the sun 

Treatments for acne include medicines and creams.

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Mark Bechtel, MD
4.9 out of 5

Mark Bechtel, MD

  • Dermatology
  • Physician

Professor and Chair of Dermatology

Accepting new patients
  • Officenter Gahanna
  • Outpatient Care Pickerington
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Dermatology in Outpatient Care Pickerington
  • Dermatology in Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Dermatology in Officenter Gahanna
(614) 293-1707
Kelly Tyler, MD
4.9 out of 5

Kelly Tyler, MD

  • Dermatology
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Physician

Associate Professor of Dermatology

Accepting new patients
  • Dermatology West
(614) 293-1707
Brittany Dulmage, MD
4.8 out of 5

Brittany Dulmage, MD

  • Dermatology
  • Physician

Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology

Accepting new patients
  • Officenter Gahanna
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Dermatology in Officenter Gahanna
  • Dermatology in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-1707

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Columbus, OH 43230
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2nd Floor Suite 2140
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8566
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