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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Adult Acne: How common is it?

For acne for many years was considered a problem for teenagers to be treated. It seems that acne and teens go hand in hand. It's almost a cliché of the teenage years. In fact, adult acne is also a very common problem.


Many adults suffer from a variety of skin problems. For example, pimples are not just a youth problem. People over 25 have problems with acne, too.

While adult acne occurs in both men and women tends to be more common in women. Statistics show that half of all adult women have acne, compared with only 25% of adult males. Adult acne affects people of all ethnicities and backgrounds.


There are many causes of adult acne. Since the main cause of pimples is hormones, which is probably why women tend to have more grain and skin problems than men.

Other things can also cause acne. These can be things like overactive sebaceous glands that allow excess oil that is secreted in the face, clogged pores, etc. For many people, genetics plays a role in whether or not acne. Other things that can trigger acne breakouts are stress and environmental problems such as climate and allergies.

While there are many products available to treat acne breakouts and blemishes, some of those who work for teens can be too strong for adults. It is important to have a daily cleaning regimen. This alone can help many adults clear up acne-prone skin.

Others find that topical treatments can help with their shortcomings. For problems of moderate to severe acne, some adults may find that a trip to your dermatologist is necessary. A dermatologist can prescribe antibiotics or other medications for acne ants.

As we age, our skin becomes less able to repair itself due to a loss of collagen. The skin of adults is not as strong as younger people. So adult acne can be a much more serious because it can cause easily cause scarring in adult skin. It's a good idea to try to shoot and not to yield to the temptation to squeeze or pop pimples or blackheads that appear on the skin. Making this kind of thing can lead to permanent scarring of the skin.

For both adult men and women, adult acne can have the same effects on that is in adolescents. Emotional distress, embarrassment and low self-esteem due to outbreaks of acne can be as big of a problem for an adult to a teenager.

Everyone wants their skin to look good. How we look contributes greatly to how we feel about ourselves, so having skin problems can be as serious as other things.

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