- female
- 15 Years
- 29/04/2022
what is acne on face
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Acne is a skin condition where hair follicles are clogged with oil and dead skin cells presenting as whiteheads, balckheads and pimples on face.
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Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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