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In the Clinic1 July 2008AcneChristine Laine, MD, MPH, David R. Goldman, MD, and Susan V. Bershad, MDChristine Laine, MD, MPHSearch for more papers by this author, David R. Goldman, MDSearch for more papers by this author, and Susan V. Bershad, MDSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-149-1-200807010-01001 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail PreventionWho is at risk for acne?Acne (also known as acne vulgaris, true acne, or teenage acne) affects 85% of U.S. adolescents but also occurs in up to 78% of preadolescents, 12% of adult women, and 3% of adult men. In addition to cosmetic effects, which can include permanent scarring, acne can have detrimental effects on self-image and social interactions. The annual cost of acne care in the United States, including over-the-counter products, outpatient visits, and prescription drugs, exceeds $2.2 billion. Despite its ubiquity, acne is poorly understood and often suboptimally treated.Those at greatest risk for acne are adolescents whose ...
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