A very quick overview of chronic inflammation of the hair follicle & intervention. 4 main factors of influence Increased sebum production Abnormal follicular hyperkeratinisation (build up of skin cells) Colonisation of skin bacteria (‘P’ & ‘C’.acnes) Inflammation Managing acne is about controlling the bacteria buried in the hair follicle, as well as on the skin surface. Their presence, & consequential metabolic activity (what they eat & poo), produces additional fatty acids t