Acne

Do teens alone get acne?

No. Rarely, babies are born with acne and some people get acne for the first time after they’ve reached adulthood. Most people outgrow acne; but in women it may last until the menopause.

How many people have acne?

Acne is the most common skin disease and affects about 90% of all teenagers. Acne in babies is uncommon and some people develop acne for the first time after they have reached adulthood. 5% of women older than 40 may still be troubled by acne. Only 1% of men in a similar age group have acne.

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Myths about acne
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