Publisher's Synopsis
Acne is a skin condition that affects a significant percentage of people in the United States. Acne affects the majority of us at some point in our lives or has affected us in the past. It is estimated that each year between 40 and 50 million people in the United States are affected by it. It strikes the majority of people in their teenage years, occurring in approximately 75 percent of all adolescents. Nevertheless, it is also possible for people in their 30s and 40s to be affected by it, and pregnant women are especially prone to breakouts. It's common for acne to run in families.
