👉 Pimples, or acne, arise from a combination of hormonal, genetic, and environmental factors. Hormonal imbalances, particularly during puberty or stress, can increase sebum production, clogging pores with dead skin cells and bacteria. This creates an ideal environment for Propionibacterium acnes, a bacterium that thrives in oily skin and triggers inflammation. Blocked pores lead to whiteheads (closed comedones) or blackheads (open comedones), while bacterial infection causes red, swollen pimples. Factors like genetics, diet, and hygiene also contribute, with clogged pores being the primary driver of acne development.
