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Who Gets Acne?
Acne is a skin disease that can last a lifetime. Acne
is seen in everyone from babies to the elderly. About 90%
of all teenagers develop acne and 1 in 4 adults between the
ages of 25 and 44 experience acne as well.
Acne is prevalent in both men and women and is present in
all ethnic backgrounds making it one of the most widespread
medical conditions in the world. Recent statistics reported
by the American Dermatology Association suggest that the median
age for patients being treated for acne has actually increased
from approximately 20.5 to 26.5 years of age. More than 17
million adults in the US are diagnosed with acne with over
50% of adult women and 25% of adult men having this skin disease.
Baby Acne
Acne is very common in newborns. Baby acne is called milia
and it appears as little white or yellow bumps. Milia most
commonly appears on the face and can show up anytime between
two weeks and two months of age. It can last until your child
is between four and six months old. Baby acne is similar to
adult acne, it usually is seen as small whiteheads on the
face.
Baby acne is usually caused by the hormones that he/she gets
from the womb and through breast milk. The acne will usually
clear up once breastfeeding is finished and the high level
of hormones have left the babies system.
It is best to leave baby acne to clear up on its own. Any
acne treatments on the market today will be way too harsh
for a baby's sensitive skin. Milia will usually clear up during
the first three to four weeks of life. If you try to squeeze
them this could cause scarring. Patience is the key.
A baby who experiences milia as an infant is not predestined
to have acne as a teenager or adult. Genetics is usually a
bigger predictor of future acne.
Teenage Acne
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