Video: Bacteria make humans grow more acne

Why do some people have acne more than others?

The cause of acne is a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes.

Acne is the most common skin disease in the United States. About 80% of Americans aged 11-30 have acne. But in some people, acne grows more than others.

Researchers have found the cause of the problem. The culprit is a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes . They eat lubricants on our skin.

At puberty, we produce more sebum compared to normal, which helps bacteria to proliferate, causing inflammation and acne.