Prevalence of facial acne in adults

Goulden, V.; Stables, G.I.; Cunliffe, W.J.

doi:10.1016/s0190-9622(99)80056-5

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“…Lower prevalence rates are generally reported in clinical studies, as opposed to self-reported surveys. Goulden et al [1,9,15] described a prevalence rate for clinical adult acne of 3% for men and 14% for women (fig. 2); 18.4% of women and 8.3% of men developed acne after the age of 25 (late-onset acne), whereas in the majority of cases both genders presented persistent acne continuing since adolescence (82.0%) [15,17].…”

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“…However, 14% of all adult females over 18 years of age experience clinical postadolescent acne. This number increases to 54% when physiological disease states are included[1]. …”

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“…The global lifetime prevalence of acne is estimated at approximately 80%, and despite being primarily associated with adolescents, acne also affects many adults [1,2,3,4,5,6]. It is becoming apparent that adult females are particularly susceptible to acne, and to the negative impact this condition can have on quality of life (QoL) [2,7,8,9,10,11].…”

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Postadolescent Acne in Females

Holzmann

Shakery

2013

Skin Pharmacol Physiol

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Acne in the adult female often presents as a chronic condition that can have a considerable negative psychological, social and emotional impact on the affected individual. Estimated prevalence rates of adult female acne vary widely according to study type. Case reports and clinical examinations estimate the prevalence of clinical acne at 10-12%, while survey estimates of physiological disease states are as high as 54%. Two subtypes of adult female acne may be defined according to time of onset: ‘persistent' and ‘late-onset', accounting for approximately 80 and 20% of cases, respectively. Postadolescent acne is generally mild-to-moderate in severity and presents with more inflammatory lesions and fewer comedones compared to adolescent acne. Furthermore, the impact of acne on the quality of life is often greater in adult females than in younger individuals. Despite these important differences, the key principles of acne treatment in the adult female do not differ significantly from those of other age groups. However, specific characteristics relating to the adult female should be considered when selecting a treatment regimen.

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“…However, 14% of all adult females over 18 years of age experience clinical postadolescent acne. This number increases to 54% when physiological disease states are included[1]. …”

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Postadolescent Acne in Females

Holzmann

Shakery

2013

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“…Acne in adult women is an increasing reason for dermatological consultations 1, 2. A combination of benzoyl peroxide and topical retinoids is proposed in the recent guidelines as the first‐line treatment in women with acne 3, 4, 5, 6…”

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A skincare combined with combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide provides a significant adjunctive efficacy and local tolerance benefit in adult women with mild acne

Bouloc

Roó²,

Imko-Walczuk³

et al. 2017

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol

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IntroductionAcne in adult women is an increasing reason for dermatological consultations.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to assess in adult women with mild acne the efficacy and tolerance of a daily adjunctive application of a skincare (Normaderm®, Laboratoires Vichy, France) to a fixed combination of adapalene/benzoyl peroxide daily or every other evening and a standard emollient.MethodsSubjects were randomized to receive the fixed combination applied either every evening or every other evening and a daily application of the standard emollient and the test care or a once daily application of the fixed combination and the standard emollient alone. Clinical evaluations at Day 0, Day 45 and Day 90 included the count of acne lesions, assessment of clinical improvement and local tolerance. The quantitative lipid profile of the stratum corneum of the forehead was also determined.ResultsAfter 90 days of application, acne had improved in all 299 subjects with a statistically significant difference in favour of the test care regimens (P < 0.05). Moreover, skin quality, subject satisfaction, skin discomfort and sebum composition were in favour of these regimens.ConclusionIn conclusion, the tested skincare combined with a fixed adapalene and benzoyl peroxide combination provides a significant adjunctive efficacy and local tolerance benefit in adult women with mild acne.

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“…However, a significant number of people, mainly women, continue to suffer from acne lesions or present new lesions after the age of 20 [1]. A number of epidemiological studies indicate that the prevalence of acne in adults may vary between 12 and 54% [2,3]. …”

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Azelaic Acid in the Treatment of Acne in Adult Females: Case Reports

Vargas-Díez

Hofmann²,

Bravo³

et al. 2013

Skin Pharmacol Physiol

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Acne, one of the most common skin problems in dermatological practice, is a condition that affects not only adolescents but also adults. While approximately 80% of cases occurring in adulthood are persistent from teenage years, around 20% are described as ‘late-onset' disease, appearing for the first time in adulthood. The disease can be triggered by hormonal changes (including a change from one contraceptive to another), or it can be induced by certain nonhormonal medications, emotional stress, and various underlying diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome. In many cases acne becomes a chronic skin condition with undulating activity, including improvement and relapse phases, and is often experienced as a major psychological burden. It is, therefore, even more important to provide an effective as well as a safe and tolerable treatment. The spectrum of topical acne treatments has expanded substantially in recent years and various topical medications are available, ranging from azelaic acid, antibiotics, retinoids and benzoyl peroxide to several fixed combinations of these active compounds. The following case collection illustrates how 15% azelaic acid gel, as a well-established monotherapy, can be successfully employed to treat mild-to-moderate forms of adult female acne.

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Prevalence of facial acne in adults

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Postadolescent Acne in Females

Postadolescent Acne in Females

A skincare combined with combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide provides a significant adjunctive efficacy and local tolerance benefit in adult women with mild acne

Azelaic Acid in the Treatment of Acne in Adult Females: Case Reports

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