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Why acne and pimples are common in adolescents?

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  • Acne and pimples are caused due to the increased activity of sweat and sebaceous glands in the skin. (1 mark)
  • In adolescence, secretions of sweat and sebaceous glands are very active and start producing extra sebum due to which pores become clogged with sebum and cause pimple and acne. (1 mark)

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