Acne vulgaris overview

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Overview

Acne Vulgaris (commonly called Acne) is a skin disease, caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland). Severe acne is inflammatory, but acne can also manifest in noninflammatory forms. Acne lesions are commonly referred to as pimples, spots, or zits.