A degree of acne affects nearly everyone between ages of 15-17 and it has been well documented that genetics have a prominent role too.
- 15-20% of young people will experience moderate-severe acne
- 85% prevalence rate in 12-24 year age group
- 78% of girls between 8-12 have acne
- 64% of 20-29 and 43% of 30-39 have visible acne
- 3% of men and 5% of women had a degree of acne aged 40-49
Myths Around Acne
Since 2005, studies have shown “no robust evidence that acne is caused or worsened by a lack of hygiene.”
There may be a possible link between dairy intake and acne, however more studies are needed to prove this.
There are no proven links between acne and the intake of:
- Chocolate
- Fat
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Vitamin
- High number of calories