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Acne is the most common of all skin disorders.
Almost everyone will have acne - most get mild cases, some
moderate, and a few are severe. Teens aren’t the only
ones who get it. Acne has been diagnosed in young infants
as well as in the elderly, but it is most often seen in teens
and young adults with 85-100% of adolescents and up to 10%
of young adults getting it.
Acne seems to affect the sexes somewhat
differently. Before children reach puberty, acne is more commonly
seen in girls. During puberty, acne affects boys and girls
almost equally, but boys generally have more severe cases,
and in adulthood, it tends to be seen more often in women.
You can have acne on any part of your
skin where sebaceous glands are found. These are the glands
that produce oil for the skin. Most, but not all people get
acne on their face, but the skin on the chest and back can
also be affected. Acne can also be seen on the arms and thighs,
but it’s much less common.
Acne usually starts around the time
you reach puberty, and usually will be mild. Often it will last
for about 5 years, but can persist for as long as 10-20 years.
About 25% of teens who have acne will still have it when they
turn 25. The cause is not understood, but it’s becoming
more common for women who are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to
develop acne, often for the first time. Temporary acne is often
seen on the faces of newborns.
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