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and that may be why acne is the most common skin condition in the US
Up to 50Million people in the US are affected by acne each year
Acne happens when pores become clogged with sebum (an oily wax in the skin), dead skin cells, and bacteria.
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Overproduction of sebum can cause inflammation and bacterial growth, which leads to acne. Sebum production is controlled by acne hormones in the skin, called androgens. Since hormones fluctuate throughout life, starting in the teen years, acne hormones can cause acne for almost anyone—all genders, ages, and stages.
Hormones tend to fluctuate a lot during these years, so that can help explain why so many teens and young adults experience acne.
*According to the American Academy of Dermatology