The Skin Nerd: It's completely normal to get acne in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond

Let's get nerdie about spots during Acne Awareness Month
Pustules, papules and comedos are just some of the spots you can get.

Pustules, papules and comedos are just some of the spots you can get.

DO you have acne? If so, you’re far from alone — 9.4% of the global population suffer from acne. It is an incredibly common skin condition that can affect hoomans of all ages, genders and ethnicities. Trust me.

Despite misconceptions, suffering from acne can extend long past your teenage years. It’s true that acne is most prevalent in adolescent males, but it’s completely normal to get spots in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond.

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