The tendency to have acne is inherited. Although it can not be prevented, proper hygiene can help reduce the effects.

Symptoms
­Lesion or rash on the skin of the face, chest, neck, back, or another area.
­comedones (or shins).
­Pustules.
­Cysts.
­Papules.
­Nodules.
­Redness (erythema) of the skin around the injury.
­Inflammation around the eruptions.
­Embedding the eruptions of the skin.
­Scars on the skin.

Test
The diagnosis is based on the appearance of the skin. Usually does not require any test.

Treatment
The treatment is designed to prevent the formation of new lesions and help heal old injuries. The local drug / topics that dry fat and / or promoting the peeling of the skin, usually contain benzoic peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, salicylic acid or retinoic acid. If the lesions become infected can prescribe antibiotics such as tetracycline or erythromycin. It was also used topical antibiotics (applied directly in the affected area of the skin) such as erythromycin to control the infection. Oral tetracycline is not indicated in children, until they have all their permanent teeth, because it can discolor teeth that are still being formed. The synthetic vitamin (isotretinoin, Roacutan ®) has proven to be beneficial in the treatment of acne intense. However, pregnant women and sexually active teenagers should not take this medication. Another form of treatment consists of the local administration of cortisone or injected. There are also surgical procedures such as professional peeling of the skin (chemical) peeling skin, and the removal or drainage of cysts.
The small exposure to sun improves acne. However, excessive exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet radiation is not recommended because it increases the risk of skin cancer.

There are treatments that can lessen the domestic effects of acne:
­Clean skin soft but thoroughly with soap and water, removing any dirt or makeup. The wash as often as needed controls the fat. It should be done at least every day and after exercise. Use a    clean cloth every day to prevent infection.
­Steam or hot wet towels to open the pores stuck.
­Wash your hair with shampoo at least twice a week. Use an antidandruff shampoo if necessary.
­Combed his hair back to keep clear the face.
­Using local astringent to remove excess fat.
­Do not scratch, touching or rubbing the lesions. These actions can increase the damage to the skin.
­Wash hands before and after caring for his injuries to reduce the risk of infection.
­Not supporting the side on his hands. This can irritate the skin of the face.
­Identify and avoid anything that aggravates acne. This includes care for the meals, lotions, makeup, etc … Avoid creams or greasy cosmetics, which can aggravate acne.
­Acne often improves in the summer. There are even foods that exacerbate acne, which can be tolerated in summer but not in winter.