Acne Statisticsin America

Acne is a skin disorder that occurscommonly on the face, chest, back, and

neck.

It can consist of either pimples, cysts,whiteheads, or blackheads.

of peopleexperience

acnesometime intheir lives.

85%85%

40-50

MillionMillion

Americans are affected.

use OTC productswill do nothing

go to a skin a skin care center

seek a physician10% 20%

30%40%

Those who have acne will:

20

Havesevereacne thatcauses scarringscarring

MILLION

AMERICANS

DEPRESSION reportedin

11%of women with acne

of former sufferers ofacne have said theirself-esteem issues do

not affect themanymore

79%

In 2004 the totalcoast associated withacne treatment was

more than $2.2billion includingover the counter

products.

ACNE TIPS●Avoid touching your face.

●Lower sugar, dairy, and high-glycemic carbohydrate intake.

●Use oil-free products.

●Do not over-wash your skin – it canactually become more oily.

INFOGRAPHIC: ACNE

STATISTICS IN AMERICA

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References

●Aad.org●Acne-resource.org

●Ansonalex.com