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How Common Is Adult Acne? |
by:
Bob Hett |
For a long time, acne was
considered a problem for teenagers to deal with. It seems that
acne and teens go hand in hand. It is 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. Pimples are not
just a problem of the young. People over the age of 25 have issues
with acne, too. While adult acne occurs in both men and women,
it tends to be more prevalent in women. The statistics suggest
that 50% of all adult women have acne, as compared to only about
25% of adult men. Adult acne affects people from every ethnicity
and background.
There are many causes of adult acne. Since the main cause of pimples
is hormones, which is probably why women tend to have more zits
and skin problems than men. Other things also cause acne. These
can be things like overactive sebaceous glands that allow an excess
of oil to be secreted onto the face, clogged pores, etc. For many
people, genetics plays a role in whether or not they have acne.
Other things that can trigger breakouts are stress and environmental
issues like weather and allergies.
While there are many acne products available to treat breakouts
and blemishes, some of the ones that work for teens can be too
harsh for adults. It is important to have a good daily cleansing
regimen. This alone can help many adults clear up their acne prone
skin. Others find that topical treatments can help with their
blemishes. For moderate to severe acne problems, some adults may
find that a trip to their dermatologist is necessary. A dermatologist
can prescribe antibiotics or other ant-acne medications.
As we age, our skin becomes less able to repair itself due to
a loss of collagen. The skin of adults is not as resilient as
that of younger people. So adult acne can be a much more serious
problem because it can cause easily cause scarring in adult skin.
It is a good idea to treat breakouts and not give in to the temptation
to squeeze or pop whiteheads or blackheads that appear on the
skin. Doing this type of thing can lead to permanent scarring
of the skin.
For both adult men and women, adult acne can have the same effects
on them that it does on teenagers. Emotional distress, embarrassment,
and low self-esteem due to acne breakouts can be just as big of
a problem for an adult as for a teen. Everyone wants his or her
skin to look good. How we look contributes greatly to how we feel
about ourselves, so having skin issues can be just as serious
a problem as other things.
About the author:
Bob Hett offers simple and concise advice on the causes and treatment
of acne. Get the answers to all of your questions at
http://www.acnereview.info
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