Puberty is a continuous process of sexual maturation in boys and girls. Leptin hormone plays a role in initiating puberty. Normal age of puberty is 10-14 for girls, 12-16 for boys. Diet and environmental factors can affect puberty onset
Acne occurs when hair follicles become blocked with dead skin cells and bacteria. Affects approximately 50 million people in the United States. Most common in teens but can occur at any age
C. acnes is a slow-growing, anaerobic, gram-positive bacterium found on human skin. Lives primarily on sebum and fatty acids in follicles. Originally identified as Bacillus acnes, later renamed Propionibacterium acnes. Reclassified in 2016 to create new genus Cutibacterium
Rosacea is an autoimmune reaction causing facial redness and flushing. Lupus can manifest as dark purplish butterfly-shaped rash across cheeks. Acne can cause redness through inflammation and require targeted treatment. Spider veins appear as dilated capillaries under skin
Pimples are acne lesions including comedones and inflammatory lesions. Formation starts weeks to months before visible appearance. All pores contain bacteria naturally, but become problematic when blocked
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