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Acne vulgaris
Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, resulting in pimples, zits, or breakouts. While it most often appears on the face, back, chest, and shoulders, acne can develop on other areas of the body as well.1
Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, resulting in pimples, zits, or breakouts. While it most often appears on the face, back, chest, and shoulders, acne can develop on other areas of the body as well.1
How common is acne?
Acne affects approximately
85%
of teenagers but can persist into adulthood.2
Acne affects up to
50 mil.
Americans annually.3
Acne can impact people of
ALL AGES
not just teens.3
Types of acne
There are different types of acne, from mild to severe, and they can be either non-inflammatory or inflammatory:1,4
Any type of acne can cause scarring, especially if it's severe and/or injures the skin.4
Skincare tips
Try these skincare habits to help manage acne5
1
Use a gentle cleanser
morning and night. Rinse with lukewarm water.
2
Avoid touching or picking
to prevent scarring.
3
Choose non-comedogenic products
(oil-free makeup, sunscreen, and hair care that won't clog your pores).
Treatment
Depending on the severity of acne, it can be treated with topical or oral medications. In some cases, it may require injections or aesthetic treatments.6
medications
creams and ointments
InjectionS
If you think you are struggling with acne, talk to your doctor or dermatologist.
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LEARN MOREReferences: 1. Acne. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Accessed April 30, 2025: https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/acne 2. Vasam M, Korutla S, Bohara RA. Acne vulgaris: A review of the pathophysiology, treatment, and recent nanotechnology based advances. Biochem Biophys Rep. 2023 Nov 23;36:101578. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2023.101578. 3. Skin Conditions by the Numbers. American Academy of Dermatology. Last updated February 22, 2025; accessed April 30, 2025: https://www.aad.org/media/stats-numbers 4. Overview: Acne. InformedHealth.org. Cologne, Germany: Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG). Updated December 5, 2025; accessed April 30, 2025: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279211/
5. Hair Follicle. Cleveland Clinic. Last reviewed July 7, 2025; accessed April 25, 2025: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23435-hair-follicle 6. Acne: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Accessed April 30, 2025: https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/acne/diagnosis-treatment-and-steps-to-take