Acne is an inflammatory disease that affects the skin. The sebaceous glands become clogged due to excess oil and bacteria. That is when acne bumps, otherwise known as pimples, begin to form on the skin. Acne can be physically painful as well as psychologically damaging. Most people that suffer from acne would like to make it disappear as quickly as possible. It is sometimes possible to make acne bumps disappear quickly but it depends on what works for the individual person.