Adult acne is a commonly observed phenomenon. Unlike the general misconception,
Acne is not a problem faced only by teenagers and adolescents alone but is a medical condition found in adults too. It is observed that females are more likely to have
Adult Acne. It seen that adult acne is a condition experienced by 25% of men and 50% of women.
Causes of Adult Acne
Adult acne is caused as a result of
- Hormonal imbalance which results in secretion of excess oil and thus, blocking of the pores which ultimately causes an infection
- Hereditary factors are another reason attributed to adult acne
- Side effects of medication
- Allergy to cosmetics
- Pregnancy
- Stress
- Menopause
The specific cause of
Adult Acne still remains a mystery to the medical world. However there are a number of treatments available for treating adult acne.
Remedy for Adult Acne
The most common way of dealing with acne is “acne surgery”. In this procedure your medical practitioner would use a sterile instrument to drain out the acne or pimple. This procedure unlike the one tried at home would not result in any kind of scarring. The treatment of
Adult Acne would depend on the intensity of the condition and the skin type of the patient.
A regular skincare regime is important. Keeping the skin clean is the very first step. You should avoid exposure to dust and grime. Do not try to break the
pimples it would only add to the already existing problems and also leave a scar. A balanced diet will do a lot good. Hormonal treatments and use of oral contraceptive pills are also used as a mode of treatment for adult
Acne in case of female patients.
There are also several medicated skin care products that can reduce the intensity of the condition. Since the number of skin care products available for the
treatment of acne are many, understanding the type of acne and also the skin type is important before adopting a specific line of treatment. Your dermatologist would be your best guide. You must see to it that you use oil free and non-comedogenic solutions. You must also wash your face and keep it clean and dry.
Benzoyl peroxide is observed work well as a
solution for acne but must be used only after consulting your medical practitioner. Some other solutions like salicylic acid, sulfur, cleocin-t are also seen to work in the treatment of adult acne. There are also antibiotics like erythromycin, tetracycline and doxycycline that are used for the treatment of adult acne.
A person suffering from
Adult Acne may experience feelings of low self esteem and thus, go through very distressing psychological symptoms. The treatment for adult acne is extremely slow and would not show instant results so do have patience.
