I’m pretty sure that when most people think about acne, they come to the conclusion that this health problem affects people during adolescence. And although many people who have had acne as teens are no longer afflicted by it; however, the number of people who do battle adult acne may surprise you. In addition, while teens do make up a large percentage of the acne-suffering population, it is more prevalent in adults than one might think.

It is also becoming clear that the physical, psychological, and social effects of this condition are still frequent occurances in adults, and can cause many problems. Also, according to recent studies, acne is an increasing problem among adults, but the reasons for this are not always clear.

Perhaps the most negative effects that acne causes are not only physical but psychological effects as well. Whether acne strikes during adolescence and continues on into adulthood, or simply strikes after the age of 30, the physical and psychological effects can be long-lasting and cause problems. Dermatologists say that adult acne is more likely to leave permanent scars because as the skin ages and loses collagen, it’s more difficult for it to bounce back and the scars are, therefore, often unable to heal as they would in younger skin. Physical scars aren’t the only ones left by adult acne; psychological scars could be even worse.
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