THEY come in all shapes and sizes – and now spots are more common than ever before. The British Journal of Dermatology shows that in 2021, 14.6 per cent of adolescents and young people were diagnosed with acne — a 7.
4 per cent increase from 1990. 4 Around three per cent of adults over the age of 35 have acne Credit: Shutterstock 4 We reveal the most common types of spots, their causes and how best to treat them More realistically, top experts believe closer to a staggering 95 per cent of youngsters have acne when accounting for those who self-manage their treatment. While spots are something we typically associate with adolescence, they can strike throughout life.
Around three per cent of adults over the age of 35 have acne, the NHS says. It is normal to feel self-conscious of spots — after all, they are on our face. READ MORE ON HEALTH GUT FEELING Stitch-like pain to loo changes - signs of common disease you've never heard of HARD LUCK Record number of men going to hospital with painful erections that won't go down And only in recent years have skin imperfections been more openly discussed.
Kendall Jenner, Florence Pugh and Justin Bieber have publicly acknowledged their pimples — yes, celebrities are just like us (sometimes)! Pimples can be triggered by hormonal imbalances, diet, smoking and some beauty products, the NHS says. But the type of spot can give an indication of its cause, too, says Dr David Jack, dermatologist and founder of Dr David Jack clinics. Most re.