A short powerpoint presentation on the causes and effects of acne

1. The Causes of ACNE!

2. That’s pimples, folks Photo taken from Flickr

3. Acne is a common skin condition that mainly appears during your teenage years, when hormone levels are changing Illustration from Techno Quest Vol.32 (1989)

5. Other Causes…

7. Diagram of a hair follicle Diagram from Wikipedia

9. This is what blackheads look like Photo taken from Wikipedia

10. So how do blackheads turn into acne?

11. trapped sebum (blackhead) infected with bacteria red pus-filled spots of acne erupt

13. Acne usually occurs on the face, arms, chest, neck and back Photos taken from Wikipedia

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19. How would YOU help make their world more colourful? Photo from Clipart

20. Sometimes acne can be cleared by regular washing and special acne treatments. Images from Clipart

23. And here’s some more…

24. Clearasil Laser treatment Organic creams Celebrity Endorsements Sulphur Hormonal Treatments Proactiv FREE TRIAL! Dermabrasion Phototherapy Surgical Lancing Detoxification Heat Zinc Benzoyl Peroxide Triclosan Retinoids Salicylic Acid Antibiotics Tetracyclines Erythromycin Isotretinoin Over-the-counter pills Prescription Medication Creams Lotions Skin Centres

25. But sometimes none of these work.

26. Image from Clipart

27. Sometimes it’s just a matter of time. Photo from Clipart

31. The End