Acne, which is also known as acne vulgaris is a very common skin disease which occurs in almost every person. The cause of acne or acne vulgaris is the blockage of the pores. This happens when the sebaceous gland secretes oil, and this oil then mixes with the dead cells which are lying on the top of the skin. The role of the pores is to allow the sweat to ooze out of the body, and due to the blockage the pores can not work properly. Acne then results in zits, pimples, blemishes, blackheads, or whiteheads. The most common areas in which acne shows its effects are the face and the upper neck, as well as the shoulders, the chest, and the back. Acne can also occur on the upper arms. The effects of acne can also show themselves in the form of cysts, but this happens in very rare cases.

When acne is not so severe, it shows it effects by red pimples. There are also cases, albeit a few ones, in which the effects of acne are very severe, but there are a number of reasons for that.

The best ways to cure the effects of acne is by cleaning the skin in a manner which is proper. There are a number of different skin care products available in the market such as acne creams, and no prescriptions are required to obtain these products. If the area where the acne has shown its effects is rubbed and scrubbed, the problem of acne will get worse. Besides the physical effects of acne, there are also psychological and social effects of acne, such as depression, social phobia, anxiety disorders, and social dysfunction.