Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil.
Beth And I’m Beth. As a society, we’re obsessed with our skin. But the pursuit of perfect skin can make life difficult for people who struggle with skin conditions.
Neil ‘Spots’, ‘zits’ or ‘pimples’ - there are many names for the red, inflamed marks which appear on the face 2 and neck, but the medical term is acne. Acne is a skin condition which can affect anyone. It often happens between the ages of 14 and 19, but can continue into adulthood. There are many types of acne from blackheads and whiteheads to more severe forms of cysts and scarring