My son is 18 years old and has developed kind of...

What is the treatment of acne?

1. Tetracycline antibiotics and topical antibiotics such as clindamycin

2. Retinoic acid or vitamin A in sever cases 

3. Avoid sweets, carbohydrates and starches and they cause aggravation of the situation This speech is not true and scientifically proven

What causes acne?

1. Sex hormones peak during the puberty

2. Infection with bacteria

3. Some types of skin irritation medications cause acne, as lithium, isoniazid, and cortisone

4. Psychological stress

What are the symptoms associated with acne?

1. Scars when the acne tried to be scratched , so it is advised to avoid it because scar is difficult to remove

2. blackened in the skin pigment especially the place of acne

What are the tests needed to diagnose acne?

1. Clinical examination

2. Take a sample of the acne and examine it under a microscope to watch the white and black heads