Incidence of Acne
Here are some interesting facts and statistics about the incidence of acne:
- Acne life: 6-14 years and longer
- Adolescents: 85% develop mild acne (zits); 15% develop clinical acne ranging from mild to severe
- Infantile acne: rare
- Race: Black Americans < Whites; White Americans > Japanese, Swiss
Females | Males |
Earlier than males | Peak between 16-19 years |
Some as young as 8-9 years | 35% affected |
Peak between 14-17 years | 1% at age 40 |
40% of females affected | |
Common > 30 years (Acne Tarda) | |
5% affected at age 40 |
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Revision date: June 20, 2011
Last revised: by Janet A. Staessen, MD, PhD
Revision date: June 20, 2011
Last revised: by Janet A. Staessen, MD, PhD