Question

Why do most people get acne and pimples on the face during puberty?

Answer 1

Puberty:

1. Puberty can be defined as the period from when an individual becomes capable of reproducing
2. It is known as the onset of sexual maturity.

Sebaceous glands:

1. The sebaceous glands are exocrine glands that are responsible for the secretion of oil and sebum.
2. During puberty, the sebaceous glands become highly active and secrete a high level of sebum secretion making the skin oilier.
3. The accumulation of this sebum and oil results in pimples during puberty.