How Common is Acne?

Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States. People of all races and ages get acne. It is most common in adolescents and young adults.

• Acne affects approximately 17 million people in the U.S.
• Nearly 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 have acne.
• 70 - 82 percent of girls have acne.
• 81 - 95 percent of boys have acne.
• About 50% of acne sufferers have lesions (pimples) on the chest and back.
• 40 percent of teens have acne that requires treatment by a physician.