A misconception that is common about acne is that it only affects people in the adolescent age group, and teenagers.
A large number of adults suffer from it, however, truthfully.
The person suffering from acne also has to deal with social, psychological and physical effects.
Causing problems, the effects can be long lasting.
With adults, it takes longer for the scars, permanent and ugly scars left behind, to heal since as the skin ages it loses collagen.
Since common misconceptions accompany them, it may be hard to diagnose the psychological effects.
Since the person is matured, who has adult acne, and is not prone to teenage tantrums, it is logical to say that the psychological effects of adult acne is easier to deal with.
However, since this is a condition usually perceived to be specific to teens, in reality the psychological effects in adults may be even worse.
To determine its causes and effects in older patients, adult acne has been extensively researched.
This makes it easier for people to seek treatment since this leads directly to awareness about the condition.
On the web, in publications and in medical journals, there is information readily available about this condition.
As for the psychological effects on adults, more care is also given.
Remember, how they are perceived and people's attitudes towards adults with acne affect them just as it affects teenagers.
In summary, understanding what causes it is the key to treating this affliction.
The psychological and social problems can be treated as well as the physical manifestation because of the knowledge we now have about it.