Why does acne appear in the teenage years?

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Improper diet

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Lack of exercise

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Excess secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands

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The correct option is D Excess secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands
During the teenage years, there is an excessive secretion of oil from the sebaceous glands, which causes clogging of the pores present in the skin. This results in the appearance of excessive acne.

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