How common is acne? What causes acne?

Dermatologists (skin specialists) say that approximately three-quarters of 11 to 30 year-olds will get acne at some time. Acne can affect people of all races and all ages. It most commonly affects adolescents and young adults. There are people in their fifties who still get acne. According to Brown University, USA, approximately 17 million Americans [...]

What is Acne ?

The word acne comes from the word acme meaning “the highest point”, which comes from the Greek akme meaning “point” or “spot” – it was originally mispelt, with an ‘n’ rather than an ‘m’ in 1835.
Acne is a disease that involves the oil glands of the skin. It is not dangerous, but can leave [...]