Acne is most common in teenagers around the age of puberty due to hormonal changes. However it can also be caused by the different stages of the menstrual cycle, polycystic ovary syndrome, pregnancy and for some women acne can continue after having a baby. . For this reason, acne is more common in women. Acne can also be a side effect of taking certain medicines like steroids, lithium or Cyclosporin.
No matter when you get acne, in yours teens through to your 30’s, the treatment regime is exactly the same and it is treated depending on the severity.