Mild acne
If your acne condition is limited mainly to whiteheads and blackheads, you probably have mild acne, especially if the lesions do not cover large areas of the face or body.
A whitehead occurs when the opening to the pore is closed off and the hair follicle fills with oil and dead skin cells.
A blackhead occurs when the opening to the pore is blocked
by a dark plug of oil and dead skin cells. A chemical reaction causes the surface to darken and form a blackhead. 
Early treatment and regular preventive skincare can reduce mild cases of acne.
Anti-acne treatments available without a prescription at pharmacies or on supermarket shelves can help control mild acne.
Find out how to best treat mild acne.
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