• 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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