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Skin outbreaks: Is it acne or just pimples?

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Acne is a common non-contagious skin condition caused by clogging or inflammation of hair-oil gland units. FILE PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

By  VENKATESH NARASIMHAN

Are they just pimples or acne? Will they clear with time? How can I manage them? These are some of the common questions that many teenagers and adults with acne struggle with.

But first things first; what is acne and how do they differ from pimples

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