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Which is the most common skin problem that affects the youth in adolescence? What are its causes ?

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The most common skin problem that occurs during youth or teen years is acne.
During puberty hormone level increases and the skin starts releasing more oil (sebum). When this mixes with dead cells of the skin, it closes the pores and causes swelling, redness and pus.
Few medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, cushing.s syndrome can also lead to acne.
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