Here are some interesting facts and statistics about the incidence of acne:
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Acne life: 6 -14 years and longer
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Adolescents: 85% develop mild acne (zits); 15% develop clinical acne ranging from mild to severe
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Infantile acne: rare
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Race: Black Americans < Whites; White Americans > Japanese, Swiss
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Females |
Males |
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Earlier than males
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Peak between 16-19 years
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Some as young as 8-9 years
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35% affected
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Peak between 14-17 years
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1% at age 40
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40% of females affected
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Common > 30 years (Acne Tarda)
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5% affected at age 40
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