The Basics of Acne

Defined Tag:  Acne

Types of Acne

Acne is categorized into two groups; 1) the mild form that is treated externally and 2) the severe form that must be addressed by a dermatologist. The more severe form often requires oral acne treatments, usually some form of antibiotics...

Baby Acne

The occurrence of baby acne is a quite common condition. It happens to be a natural skin disease which generally clears up in a matter of a few to several weeks. Acne-like bumps on the baby's face are caused by trapped oil on the skin follicle...

Teenage Acne

There are several reasons behind acne production in puberty. The American Academy of Dermatology states that one of the reasons is the result of excessively productive sebaceous glands. These glands produce sebum and are attached on the hair follicles...

Adult Acne

Primarily due to hormone changes, adult acne affects five percent of men and women who develop acne during their lifetime.  The remaining percentage experience the skin disease during their teen years...

Back Acne

Is it back acne or bacne? Acne may form in a number of places, including the back. If this is the case, then this form of acne is given the term “bacne”. As you know, acne may affect people of any age, gender or race...

Acne Statistics Tables - What are Your Chances of Getting Acne?

Acne is considered to be one of the most widespread skin diseases in North America. It affects almost every teenager and a much smaller percent of adults. In general, this skin disease develops in puberty and can last until the early 20’s...

Acne Statistics - Who Gets Acne?

For the past few decades, acne statitics tables show that the incidences of acne at different age levels has been rising significantly. The 'Prevalence of Facial Acne on Adults' Study suggested that the current average age for acne patients...