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Acne - Anatomy of acne
Incidence of Acne
Last updated: Monday, December 01, 2008
Here are some interesting facts and statistics about the incidence of acne:

  • Acne life:6 -14 years and longer

  • Adolescents: 85% develop mild acne (zits); 15% develop clinical acne ranging from mild to severe

  • Infantile acne: rare

  • Race: Black Americans < Whites; White Americans > Japanese, Swiss

Females Males

Earlier than males

Peak between 16-19 years

Some as young as 8-9 years

35% affected

Peak between 14-17 years

1% at age 40

40% of females affected

 

Common > 30 years (Acne Tarda)

 

5% affected at age 40

 

 
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