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illustration of a normal hair follicle and an inflamed one

Acne
illustration of a normal hair follicle and an inflamed one
Acne is a skin disorder resulting from the blockage of hair follicles in the
skin. Excess cells produced in the follicle combine with sebum, an oily
substance secreted by glands connected to the follicle. When a plug forms
in the follicle and is infected with bacteria, a pimple erupts.

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