Acne

What are the symptoms of acne?

Acne can occur anywhere on the body but most often appears in areas where there is a high concentration of sebaceous glands, located in the middle layer of skin, including the following:

• face
• chest
• upper back
• shoulders
• neck

Although each adolescent may experience different acne symptoms, these are the most common signs:

• blackheads
• whiteheads
• pus-filled lesions that may be painful
• nodules (solid, raised bumps)