While acne doesn’t pose a serious risk to your overall health, it can still be painful, particularly if you have severe acne. There’s no denying that acne can contribute to emotional distress, and affect your self-esteem.

Acne vulgaris is the medical name for common acne -- the presence of blackheads, whiteheads, and other types of pimples on the skin. The most common spots for breakouts are the face, chest, shoulders, and back. Although mild acne may improve with over-the-counter treatments, more severe forms should be treated with retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and/or antibiotics.

Timecodes:
0:00 Introduction
0:15 Pathophysiology
0:46 Types of Acne
1:10 Treatment Options
1:21 Retinoids
2:02 Benzoyl Peroxide
2:33 Antibiotics
3:07 Oral Retinoids
3:54 The End

Acne Basics: What is it and how to treat it? | 3D Animation