Acne Information >> What Is Acne?
Acne is a common skin condition that typically causes at least one and sometimes more of the following:
These conditions can occur on the face, back, neck, chest or arms. And if you have any one or more of these, you could technically call the condition "acne." So when a product claims to treat "acne," it is appropriate for use if you have these conditions.
The catch-all phrase "acne" does not, however, truly take into account the varying degrees of severity that individual sufferers experience. There are specific categories and types of acne, and to find the right solution for your problem, it's important to understand the differences.
Acne is very common and affects about 80 in 100 people aged 11-30 at some time. More and more adults these days seem to have issues with acne as well, particularly during pregnancy, to the extent that manufacturers and marketers of acne products are creating acne treatment systems that also contain anti-aging ingredients that claim to heal acne as well as reduce the signs of aging.
Acne affects people of all skin types and colors, although the effect on the skin can differ among different races.