medical_animation on Instagram: "Formation of a Pimple (Pustule) Acne is created when hair follicles become blocked by dead skin cells mixed with sebum. The secretion of normal amounts of sebum by the sebaceous glands prevents the skin and hair from drying out. However, when excessive, this oil can mix with dead skin cells and clog hair follicles and pores. This phenomenon creates an enabling environment to allow bacteria to grow and cause inflammation. When the inflammation is significant, it l