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Acne

Acne is a common skin condition causing blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and sometimes painful nodules.

Medical taxonomy

Diseases of the skin

Taxonomy is used to organize content and does not represent a diagnosis.

Common causes

Blocked hair follicles, excess sebum, and hormonal changes are common contributors.

Risk factors

Picking or severe acne can increase the risk of scarring.

Red flags — seek urgent care

Painful deep nodules, scarring, or major psychological impact warrants professional review.

Suggested next step

Ask a pharmacist for mild acne and seek medical review for moderate/severe acne or scarring.

Symptoms linked to this condition

Acne spots or pimplesBlackheads or whiteheadsPainful skin nodulesOily skin

Sources & review

Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
NHSAcne — NHSAmerican Academy of DermatologySkin disease information — AADSaudi Ministry of HealthMOH 937 — local consultation and care-navigation reference

✓ At least one verified Saudi source and one independent global source are linked.

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