19 May 2023 --- Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition characterized by the presence of pimples that affect about 85% of Western adolescents. The condition has been shown to cause unsightly and even painful blackheads, whiteheads and cysts, and can have lasting effects on adolescents’ self-esteem and self-image and increase anxiety. Moreover, experts state that more conventional treatments can sometimes be as uncomfortable as the symptoms.
