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A Glance At The Adult Acne Statistics |
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Acne is a very common skin disorder which
affects a large part of the human population. Acne is generally caused
by one or a combination of factors such as over production of oil in the
sebaceous glands, hormonal changes, some medicines, and various
cofactors. Acne has many types such as blackheads, whiteheads, zits and
more severe forms including severe nodular acne and cystic acne.
The
different causes of acne are not limited to one portion of the
population. In fact, acne affects people of all ages and both sexes. The
different facts and statistics related to acne, adult acne in
particular, are discussed below:
Young adults,
including teenagers between the ages of 12 and 24 comprise 85 % of the
people that suffer from acne.
Out of these, 25 % are likely to have
light or severe scars, permanently. The American Dermatologist
Association finds that:
1) Out of all adults, 20 % have active acne.
2) 60 million Americans have active acne.
20 million American citizens have acne severe enough to cause scars.
Only 11 % people take the help of a physician.
3) People visiting a skin care center comprise only 20 % of the total
sufferers.
4) Over-the-counter medication users for treating acne are only 30 %.
5) People not taking any help for treating acne are over 40 %.
The severity and spread of acne makes it essential to know about the
facts and the availability of treatments that is essential for treating
a severe type of adult acne.
According to a survey, 75 % of
tretinoin (a drug prescribed for sun-damaged skin as well as an
effective treatment for acne) prescriptions for 33-year-old patients
were written for acne treatments. 63 % of tretinoin prescriptions were
still written for acne treatment at the age of 40.
Acne can be
mild as well as severe but there is not any valid reason of not trying
the different methods available. If you are not certain about what type
of acne you are suffering from, you should consult a dermatologist.
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