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Acne Myths


The most common type of acne is "acne vulgaris", meaning "common acne", and is the variety most teenagers suffer from.1 Acne affects eighty-five percent of teens and at times, will continue through adulthood.1

Fast Facts:

  • Side effects include scarring and on occasion, lack of self esteem or depression.1
  • Acne can affect the face, neck, chest, shoulders or back.
  • There is no way to predict when acne will diminish or disappear.1

The Top 10 Resources on Acne Myths

Selected by our Guides and Physician Review Team.

  1. AcneNet: Acne Myths
  2. Acne.org: Acne in plain English - Acne Myths Explained
  3. The Nemours Foundation (via TeensHealth): Myths About Acne
  4. Acne.com: Myths & Claims
  5. Acne Resource Center: Acne Myths
  6. DiscoveryHealth: Myths and Facts About Acne
  7. Acne Myths, Etc.: The Truth About Acne
  8. TeenGrowth.com: Top Ten Acne Myths

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wikipedia: Acne Vulgaris

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