Acne Is Not Just A Problem For Teenagers

Posted on May 31, 2009
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Twenty-five percent of all adult men and fifty percent of all adult women suffer from some form of acne from time to time. Adults often develop acne well into adulthood and even beyond. No acne is pleasant, but for some reason adult acne carries more of a stigma. Probably since acne is typically thought of as a “kids” problem. When it does occur adult acne is very hard to handle and can lead to depression, a poor self-image and social anxiety. Most of these cases can be treated and controlled effectively.

The root causes of acne in adults are the same as teen acne - hormone imbalance, diet, genetics, vitamin deficiency, stress, and so on. The reasons for these causes are generally different between teens and adults. The ultimate explanation is that it is a complex mix of many of these factors.

As a teenager, hormones are thrown out of whack because the body is all of a sudden producing more hormones because of the onset of puberty. In adults, the imbalances are caused by other things like pregnancy and menstrual cycles in women and, during later years, the decreased production of hormones in both men and women. Since women more often go through these hormonal swings, adult women are more susceptible to acne (as mentioned in the statistics earlier).

Correcting these hormonal imbalance often will improve symptoms. Your physician should be able to measure these hormone levels and give you a proper treatment. Several different treatments are available over the counter in cases with mild to moderate symptoms. Your pharmacist can give you advice on which of those would benefit you the most.

Other treatments for adults with acne are the same as they are for teenagers. Changes in diet may help with the symptoms. Reducing levels of stress can also have a positive impact. Any of the topical ointments or oral medications that a teenager can use are effective for adults as well.

Remember that adult acne is more common than many people think and adult sufferers are not alone. If you are troubled by adult acne, your first step is to talk with your doctor.  He or she may suggest a hormonal treatment. If you have adult acne and it is severe or causes you pain, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor and discuss possible courses of treatment.

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