Who Suffer From Acne More? Men or Women

A new study by dermatologist Julie C. Harper to see whether acne is more prevalent in Men or Women has revealed that Women have a higher likelyhood of suffering with the condition.

The study involved surveying a total of 1,013 men and women aged 20 years and older.
Below are some statistics derived from the study.

  • During their 20s, 50.9 percent of women and 42.5 percent of men reported experiencing acne.
  • During their 30s, 35.2 percent of women and 20.1 percent of men reported experiencing acne.
  • During their 40s, 26.3 percent of women and 12 percent of men reported experiencing acne.
  • During their 50s or older, 15.3 percent of women and 7.3 percent of men reported experiencing acne.