Yes,
it's disheartening, go ahead and scream. Just when you thought you had left
those pesky acne problems behind with the teenage years, here rears its ugly
head to haunt you in their adult years - but why?
Did
you know that, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, adult
acne occurs in about 80 percent of people in their 20s and 30s? It includes
about 17 millionpeople of all ages who suffer with this skin disorder. And, it
is a fact that women suffer from acne than men. However, adult acne is still a
widespread serious problem for men as well.
Acne
is the official name for a skin disorder that many refer to as pimples that pop
up on our skin, and sometimes under the skin. So what, exactly, are the pimples
and what causes them? Well, basically, pimples are skin growths that are
comprised of dead skin cells, oils and bacteria that clog pores and cause hair
ducts become inflamed. These pimples can be in the form of blackheads (bumps
that are open to the air, but embedded in the skin and can be black or yellow
color), or whiteheads (white lumps were closed). Whiteheads can be very
painful, and if they burst, it can cause infection leading to nodular or cystic
acne problems, and scarring.
Other
factors that may be a factor adult acne causes that are problematic for women,
stress and hormonal changes (which can make the skin oil glands overact), some
chemicals (which can clog pores), and dirty cosmetic sponges that can harbor
bacteria that can cause acne when used on the face. For men, adult acne causes
can be a little harder than in women, because testosterone levels, people can
get acne from hormonal changes as well.
Common
Treatment Options
Treatment
options are varied and correct choice for treating your acne depends on the
type of acne you have and how severe it is. Sometimes acne problems can be
treated with topical medications or prescription drugs (including antibiotics
for more severe cases), but be sure to ask your doctor to keep you informed of
any risks and possible side effects. Natural or home remedies, such as the use
of tea tree oil has worked for some people. Laser treatments such as chemical
peels, microdermabrasion or resurfacing is also used to treat acne. But, again,
make sure you're aware of the risks and side effects, and be sure to use only
board certified expert in laser procedures.
Alternative
Treatment Options
If
you're tired of taking medication or undergoing laser treatments to try and
eliminate your acne, you May consider herbal remedies that have helped
countless people to get rid of acne.
Adult
acne is probably the most common skin disorder imaginable. However, all hope is
not lost to be acne free, if you follow the right diet and skin care regimen.
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