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Acne is a skin condition that appears at puberty when hormones are running amok. It is very common, affecting 8 out of every 10 teenagers, both girls and boys. Acne is characterized by onset of blackheads, whiteheads and/or red spots, even cysts, on the face and sometimes on the chest and back. Its main complication is the risk of scarring, which can be permanent. It is difficult to hide and can also cause embarrassment and self-esteem issues for some people. Simple, practical, easy to implement advice can help you live better with acne.

Acne is a skin condition that appears at puberty when hormones go into overdrive. It is very common, affecting 8 out of 10 teenagers, both girls and boys. Acne manifests itself as the appearance of blackheads, whiteheads and/or red pimples, or even cysts, on the face, and sometimes the chest and back. Its main complication is the risk of scarring, sometimes permanent. Difficult to hide, it can also cause discomfort and unease for some people. Simple, practical advice for everyday life can help you live better with acne.

Acne can continue well beyond the teenage years, especially in women. Adult acne is different, it is characterized by a predominance of inflammatory (red) spots associated with combination to oily skin (mainly in the T-zone of the face). The skin is thinner and more sensitive to the external damage of daily life, causing the appearance or persistence of imperfections. It is rarely severe, but there is a significant risk of scarring and a non-negligible psychological impact. Solutions for acne in adult women exist to help them cope with it.