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By acne action staff | June 27th, 2017

How long does it take for a pimple to develop? This would be a good game show question because...

By acne action staff | September 1st, 2015

Are you tired of hearing these myths about acne: ‘You just have to get through acne‘; ‘nothing can be...

By acne action staff | August 12th, 2015

Acne is the #1 skin problem seen by doctors. If you answer yes to any ONE of these, it’s...

Mild to moderate acne can be distressing…

Some people with mild to moderate acne experience psychological symptoms as serious as those associated with severe acne such as anxiety and depression.
Effects of acne felt years later..

Some acne sufferers say the psychological effects associated with this condition, such as hurt and shame, continue to be felt for many years. Experts call this “emotional scarring”.
Acne and your genes

There is a genetic component to acne. One study of teens sufferers found 78% had a close family relative with the condition. Those with a family history are more likely to get it at an earlier age and develop severe acne.