While most people think to consider acne as an issue affecting teenagers, there are a great many people in their 20s, 30s and even 40s who suffer from acne flare-ups. In fact, 25 percent of all adult men and 50 percent of adult women will deal with acne at some point, and some of them will experience acne on their body as well as their face. According to researches it says, urban populations are more affected than rural populations.

Acne is a skin condition that occurs due to blockage hair follicles with oil and dead skin cells. Medically this condition is called as ‘Acne vulgaris’ which may be sometimes acute but most of the time chronic. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples which might leave a scar. It may appear on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms.

Many factors can come into play to cause adult acne, including of course hormones, but also stress, use of cosmetics and an increase in resistant bacteria. Many adult women also notice premenstrual or menstrual flare-ups on the face, often around the mouth.

Living a totally acne-free life is next to impossible for pretty much anyone – but with these tips and tools, you can reduce breakouts and the appearance of blemishes as quickly and painlessly as possible so you can focus on more important things with confidence. A longer-term strategy should include regimens that focus on killing the bacteria, reducing unnecessary oils, unplugging the pores and reducing irritation.

Types of Acne

a. Grade 1: This stage shows the presence of Comedones. Basically categorized into two types namely, open and closed. Open Comedones occur due to the lodging of sebum on the skin surface whereas closed comedones are due to the plugging of sebum below the skin surface.

b. Grade 2: Small papules formed which resemble inflammatory lesions.

c. Grade 3: Pustules.

d. Grade 4: Many pustules form together to form nodules and cysts.

Acne can leave scar depending upon the severity. Either they may be depressed scars or keloidal scars.