The report, Elective surgery waiting times 2014-15: Australian hospital statistics, shows that between 2013-14 and 2014-15, the time within which 50% of patients were admitted (median waiting time) for elective procedures decreased from 36 days to 35 days.
Acne vulgaris (or simply acne) is a long-term skin disease that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with dead skin cells and oil from the skin. Acne is characterized by areas of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and greasy skin, and may result in scarring. The resulting appearance can lead to anxiety, reduced self-esteem and, in extreme cases, depression or thoughts of suicide. Genetics is thought to be the cause in 80% of cases.
Causes of acne. Nobody is completely sure what causes acne. Experts believe the primary cause is a rise in androgen levels-androgen is a type of hormone. Androgen levels rise when a human becomes an adolescent. Rising androgen levels make the oil glands under your skin grow; the enlarged gland produces more oil. Types of pimples include whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nobules, cysts. 2  Approximately three-quarters of 11 to 30 year-olds will get acne at some time. 3  Acne can affect people of all races and all ages. 4  Experts believe the primary cause is a rise in androgen levels (hormone).