Acne and our teen years seem to go hand-in-hand but fortunately many who had to suffer through acne as an adolescent no longer have problems as they get older. On the other hand, the number of adults who struggle with acne may surprise you. While teenagers do make up the highest number of the acne suffering public, it is surprisingly more common in adults than you might think.

It is also becoming increasingly clear that the psychological, social and physical effects of this condition are common occurrences in adults and can and do cause many problems. The reasons are not yet clear but according to recent studies, acne is becoming an increasing problem among adults.

Many dermatologists have indicated that adult acne is more likely to leave permanent scars because as the skin ages it loses collagen. As a result, it's less likely to bounce back and thus, the scars don't heal as well as they do with younger skin.

Unfortunately, the physical scars left by adult acne don't paint the whole picture. The psychological effects are harder to trace and at times, more difficult to deal with because of the many misconceptions they carry with them.

Because acne has always been seen as a condition of our teenage years, many adults who are suffering from acne are hesitant to admit they have adult acne and seek proper treatment.

However, perceptions are shifting as more people recognize adult acne as a problem and that acne is not only an issue among teens, more adults are seeking proper treatment by going to see a dermatologist.

As awareness of adult acne has increased sales of prescription as well as over-the-counter products to treat the condition have also increased.

More and more doctors are now considering the unique cause and effects of this condition among their older patients, with more attention being given to the psychological effects of adult acne.

Because both adult and teens are affected by how others perceive them, adults suffering from acne tend to avoid social events whenever possible - just like teens. However, as the storehouse of information grows more adults will be armed with the information they need to win the battle over adult acne.

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