Acne is a prominent skin condition manifesting itself mostly in adolescents. It
affects ~80% of teenagers and young adults and ~650 million people globally,1
making
it one of the top ten most common diseases worldwide. It is caused by the bacterium
Propionibacterium acnes that resides within the pilosebaceous follicles, adjacent to
the sebaceous glands. Although it is still unknown what triggers it, the overproduction
of sebum by these glands, or the blockage of follicles, causes the overgrowth
of P. acnes, which causes inflammation in the skin.2
It is often accompanied with
a feeling of discomfort and affects the physical appearance and self-esteem of affected
individuals.