Does acne increase skin aging?

No: Skin aging is related to sun damage, smoking, environmental pollutants, stress and hormonal changes. Acne does not worsen skin aging but can make the appearance of skin worse which often feels like you are aging faster. Try improving the acne which will improve your skin and age related concerns using the skin resurfacing lasers, Retin-A and obagi.

Yes: Acne can cause scarring and skin stains which are unattractive and makes you look less youthful. The bumps take away the clean fresh look you would otherwise have. The oil glands are inflamed and as it goes with most inflammation it takes away from the youthful appearance. It can also cause enlarged pores which are also unattractive.

No they improve: Acne is very common in tean agers and typically improve with aging however if you have acne scars, the increased laxity that happens with aging will make the scars look worse. Tightening of the skin with a facelift will make the acne scars look better.

No!: Acne-prone teens have thicker skin with small pores and increased skin oils. As we age, the acne usually improves (or goes away) but the skin characteristics that caused the problems earlier now help reduce the aging process. Still, stay out of the sun, avoid alcohol and tobacco, and don't get fat! all will also help your skin age better than thin, dry skin abused by these things!