What is acne?
Acne is a common skin condition, caused by changes in the skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland. It is characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples.
How do members experience acne?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with acne*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for acne*
*Data from patients with acne, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with acne*
*Data from patients with acne, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has acne on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 18 | |
20s | 159 | |
30s | 344 | |
40s | 227 | |
50s | 120 | |
60s | 46 | |
70+ | 21 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 247 | |
Female | 666 |