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title: AAD — Adult acne
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canonical_url: https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/aad-adult-acne
date_modified: 2026-05-15
date_reviewed: 2026-05-15
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source_type: medical_reference
original_source_url: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/really-acne/adult-acne
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# AAD — Adult acne

## Quick Summary

AAD adult-acne guidance explains adult-onset breakouts, hormone shifts, stress, family history, product contributors, and when to seek care.

## What Studied

AAD consumer guidance about adult acne causes and adult-onset acne patterns.

## Main Findings

The page describes adult acne contributors including hormone shifts, stress, family history, and product-related triggers.

## Why It Matters

It supports the Question and Concern framing that adult acne can have different triggers than teen acne and may need clinician input in some patterns.

## Related Entities

- [Adult Acne](https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/adult-acne)
- [What causes adult acne and how do I treat it?](https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/what-causes-adult-acne)