
WHAT IS
                                 
                                 MODERATE TO
                                 SEVERE ACNE?
                              
                              Acne is a common skin condition that is 
                                 labeled based on its severity. It can be called:
- MILD
- MODERATE
- SEVERE
Moderate to severe acne can be papules,
                                 pustules, nodules, or cysts on the face, shoulders,
                                 chest, or back.

WHAT CAUSES
                           
                           ACNE?
                        
                        Our skin has small holes called pores. Dead skin cells can combine with excess oil from your skin and become trapped inside the pores, causing redness and swelling.
Acne can also be caused by bacteria called
                           P. acnes that naturally live on your skin. 
                           P. acnes can get into a pore and quickly multiply, leading to skin that is red
                           and swollen.
                        

ACNE AFFECTS
                        APPROXIMATELY
                        85% OF AMERICANS BETWEEN
                        THE AGES OF 12 AND 24.
                  
SEPARATE
                              THE 
                              MYTHS FROM 
                              REALITY
                         
                           
MYTH
Blackheads are caused by dirt and can be
                              prevented by lots of washing.
REALITY
Blackheads are like rusty skin pigments. Lots of
                              washing could actually make your acne worse!
TIP
Use “non-comedogenic” moisturizers.
                              They don’t cause blackheads or whiteheads.
MYTH
Chocolates, candies, and greasy foods cause
                              acne and lead to breakouts.
REALITY
No specific foods are known to cause acne, but
                              reducing high levels of dairy and carbohydrates
                              could help your skin.
TIP
Speak with your healthcare provider before
                              making any big changes to your diet.
MYTH
Acne only affects teenagers.
REALITY
About 50% of teenagers with acne continue to
                              experience symptoms as adults, and a growing
                              number of women have acne in their 30s, 40s,
                              50s, and beyond.
TIP
It’s never too late get treatment for your acne!
MYTH
You should wait for acne to clear on its own.
REALITY
Without treatment, some acne can cause 
                              permanent scarring and dark spots.
TIP
Speak to your healthcare provider about your
                              options for acne treatment.
MYTH
Antibiotic resistance means that your body no longer responds to antibiotics.
REALITY
It is not your body that becomes resistant to medicines; it is the bacteria that become resistant. This is why it’s important to take your antibiotic medicine as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
TIP
Ask your healthcare provider about the best way to take an antibiotic medication.
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