Blackheads, whiteheads and red bumps are the most common problems which are confronted by adolescents and youth. It happens when you have a follicles blocked by oils, skims and germs. Pore is another name we use generally for follicle. When a pore is blocked it swells, reddens and inflates to form acne.

Whenever we discuss acne we have our mind click to refer acne with adolescent. It is considered that acne and puberty goes hand in hand, this however is a misconception. Of course it is true that teenagers are making up the largest population experiencing acne but they are not alone in their suffering.

Acne do strikes adult and the ratio of strike is so much high that half of the population of adult women and some quarter amount of population of men are bearing this horrible skin disease. It is clear that psychological, physical and environmental factors are making up this acne on the world’s population.

But many among us still have this misconception that acne is an adolescent thing and as we get out of that age we get out of this disorder. This is a harmful myth indeed.

Firstly this makes teenagers waiting for the time when they have acne faded away. Instead of seeking help they keep waiting. This may result in to sunken self confidence and severity in the disorder.

This belief may further alienate grown up having acne. They too may feel embarrassed and can lose self confidence.

The truth actually is acne is a problem which may appear during any phase of life not just restricted to adolescent. But it has different time for its cure and also differs from person to person.

However it is very difficult to realize what is the reason behind the acne attacks on rise and why the rate of case study for adult acne is rising as well?

Recent studies have shown that the mean age for the patient treated for acne has rose over a decade right from 20.5 to 26.5 years. This means that more and more adults today are suffering from acne and so they are seeking treatment.

Acne is a problem which persists for long durations and can last for much longer times. It doesn’t matter if you acne last till your youth or may move with you from your adolescent to maturity it has physical and psychological consequences. Dermatologists are of the view that acne leaves behind permanent scars on the skin if it has appeared while youth.

As we have got more awareness of the fact that acne is not a problem of adolescent has result in bringing up new hopes. Now, people are making their way to get knowledge that this is not a problem of all ages and now better ways are here to seek refugee from this problem.