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The Unspoken Horror of Adult Acne by Frank Cordova
Did you know that more than 25% of the adult population worldwide suffers from acne? If we leave the pages of statistical data and look at people with plain eyes it will be hard to find a man or a woman who did not suffer the gnawing problem of zits. However, even though this problem is “skin deep”, its effects germinate into bouts of despair and social angst, which jeopardizes quality of life.
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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.
