What you have described is a condition that involves the oil glands of the skin. It is not dangerous, but can become infected and leave skin scars.
Your skin has pores (tiny holes) which connect to oil glands located under the skin. The glands are connected to the pores via follicles - small canals. Sebum, an oily liquid, is produced by these glands.
The sebum carries dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of your skin. Acne develops when follicles get blocked and infected, and this usually appears on the face, back, chest, shoulders and neck.
Simply put – skin cells, sebum and hair can clump together into a plug, and this plug sometimes gets infected with bacteria, resulting in a swelling.
Depending on the severity of your condition, at-home treatment options include topical retinoid creams, regular gentle exfoliation (the removal of dead skin cells) twice a week, and at home chemical peels.
If you’re not sure exactly what your skin needs, it’s best to visit a professional who can offer you a more personalized approach to your treatment. Hope this helps!
