17 million Americans, about 85% of teenagers (between the ages of 12 and 24) that suffer from acne, The American Dermatologist Association finds that:

• 20% of all adults have active acne
  
  
• 60 million Americans have active acne
  
  
• 20 million Americans have acne badly enough to cause scars.
  
  
• Only 11% of acne sufferers seek help
  
  
• Acne is considered a social taboo.

Acne affects people regardless of age, gender or race. Of those who suffer from acne:

• 11% will see a physician
  
  
• 20% will go to a skin care center
  
  
• 30% will use an over-the-counter medication from a drug store or pharmacy
  
  
• 40+% will do nothing

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