Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in the US affecting 40-50 million Americans. It can range from small pimples to large cysts which can be very painful and hard to treat. Having acne can lower our self-esteem and some people even develop depression because of it. Even though some people do nothing about their acne there are many ways to treat it including over the counter acne supplements, herbs, vitamins, and prescription medications from doctors.

1. Acne Statistics
in America

2. Acne is a skin disorder that occurs
commonly on the face, chest, back, and
neck.
It can consist of either pimples, cysts,
whiteheads, or blackheads.

3. of people
experience
acne
sometime in
their lives.
85%85%

4. 40-50
MillionMillion
Americans are affected.

5. use OTC products
will do nothing
go to a skin a skin care center
seek a physician
10% 20%
30%
40%
Those who have acne will:

6. 20
Have
severe
acne that
causes
scarringscarring
MILLION
AMERICANS

7. DEPRESSION reported
in
11%
of women with acne

8. of former sufferers of
acne have said their
self-esteem issues do
not affect them
anymore
79%

9. In 2004 the total
coast associated with
acne treatment was
more than $2.2
billion including
over the counter
products.

10. ACNE TIPS
● Avoid touching your face.
● Lower sugar, dairy, and high-
glycemic carbohydrate intake.
● Use oil-free products.
● Do not over-wash your skin – it can
actually become more oily.

11. INFOGRAPHIC: ACNE
STATISTICS IN AMERICA
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12. References
● Aad.org
● Acne-resource.org
● Ansonalex.com