• female
• 15 Years
• 06/03/2021

What is the difference between acne and pimples?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 4+ Yrs

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Acne is a chronic skin condition where as pimple can be caused due to blockage of even pores.

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Surgeon opinion is advised.

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I've noticed these black spots and red patches that have shown up on both sides of my inner thighs. They seem to itch mostly at night when I'm trying to sleep, and there's also this uncomfortable burning sensation. It's starting to worry me a bit. What could be causing this, and should I be concerned?

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