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Adult Acne - More Common Than You May Think
Twenty-five percent of all adult men and fifty percent of all adult women suffer from some form of acne from time to time. Adults often develop acne even into adulthood and even beyond. No acne is pleasant, but for some reason adult acne seems worse. Probably since acne is typically thought of as a “kids” problem. When it does occur adult acne is very hard to handle and can lead to depression, a negative self-image and social anxiety. Most adult acne can be treated and managed effectively.
The causes of adult acne are the same as teen acne – hormone imbalance, diet, genetics, vitamin deficiency, stress, and so on. The reasons for these causes are generally not the same between teens and adults. The ultimate explanation is that it is a complex combination of many of these factors.
