Acne defined
Acne can be defined merely as "an inflammatory skin disorder". The pimples, the redness, the infections, are all visible signs of skin which is inflamed or highly irritated.
Stages of acne
There are different terms that describe many forms of acne, such as comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts.Dermology
There are typically three stages or degree or levels of severity:
1- Mild acne: Mild acne consists of a few lesions that are close to the surface and not deep or inflamed.
2- Moderate acne: This level is marked by deeper nodular lesions which cover more of the face, and some redness.
3- Severe acne: Severe acne involves plenty lesions, multiple cysts, lots of redness and inflammation over most of the face. while severe, it frequently results in scarring. Squeezing or popping pimples forces the oil and bacteria into deeper layers of skin and could cause cystic acne and scarring.
Acne statistics for the age
According to general statistics, acne usually starts around puberty and lasts until adulthood, though it can persist for many added years, regardless of age. Similarly, baby acne affects approximately 20% of newborn babies. About 25% of teens will still have acne at age 25. More than 80% of acne sufferers are between the ages of 12 and 24. Acne affects about 90% of adolescents and 20-30% of adults aged 20 to 40 years.
Acne statistics for the gender
Probably because of their frequent hormonal variations and moods swings, women make up 75% of adult cases of acne.
often acne is worst throughout adolescence and begins to subside during your twenties. still for some people, acne remains throughout adulthood however frequently in milder form.
Acne statistics for the sites
Acne affects the face in 99% of cases. Other, less affected sites are back, neck, buttocks and even arms.
Last but not least, considering that 80% of the population between the age of 12 and 24 years old will be afflicted by acne to one degree or another, acne is a very serious and widespread concern. For many people, acne problems could continue all during their life well into adulthood, even though they were told as teens that they would "outgrow" it.
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