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Adult Acne You breezed through your teenage years with a zit or
two and never thought about it. Now you look into the mirror in horror. What
happened? How is it possible to develop acne in your mid 30's? Isn't acne supposed
to happen to teenagers? You find yourself embarrassed and confused. The unfair fact is that adult acne will affect 25% of
men and 50% of women in their adult lives. We know that teenage acne is due to
hormonal changes, which causes an increase in oil production. The causes of
adult acne aren't as clear. There isn't just one cause. Acne in adult women can
be linked to cosmetic use and some hair products. It can be brought on by the
hormonal fluctuations associated with pregnancy. Certain types of prescription
medications can cause adult acne. Acne
vulgaris which is the type of acne that affects adults generally doesn't
happen after the age of 40. Unlike teenage acne that starts on the forehead and
cheek area adult acne tends to show more on your chin, jaw and neck area. The treatment you receive for your acne will be based
on the severity of the acne outbreak. Mild acne outbreaks can be treated with
topical and over the counter products that contain benzoyl
peroxide, salicylic
acid or glycolic
acid, the same creams that teenagers use. If you acne is more severe your
dermatologist may prescribe oral antibiotics. These antibiotics treat the
bacteria causes of acne. Micro dermabrasion and acid
peels can be used to help diminish any scarring that might occur with adult
acne. Acne in adults- causes Sometimes many adults who have no acne in their earlier
years get acne. It is as if since acne had spared them during adolescence, it
comes during the adult years. Hormonal changes during adulthood may cause more sebum
production and resultant acne. The hormonal changes may be due to pregnancy in
women, birth control pills etc. Some athletes and others take anabolic steroids
to build their body. That can cause adult acne. Medicines such as lithium,
medications for tuberculosis etc. can also cause adult acne. You will need to
talk to your doctor and find out if any medicine is the cause. If you carry some object, or wear very tight clothing
of synthetic material in such a way that causes pressure and friction on the
same place for long, you may get acne during adult years. Working with chlorinated solvents can cause acne. It is
called chloraacne. Until recently, stress related acne was a myth.
Researchers are now beginning to understand the correlation between stress and
acne. For adult acne sufferers, stress is considered to be the leading cause to
post-pubescent breakouts. When we are exposed to stressful situations, the brain
triggers the central nervous system, which in turn sends signals to the rest of
the body as part of a primitive fight or flight response. Part of this response
is hormonal release from our adrenal glands and fatty secretions from the
sebaceous glands, which lay beneath the skin. Both hormonal imbalance and fatty secretions, which can
clog pores, are known contributors to acne outbreaks. Hormonal imbalances as a cause of adult acne primarily
affect women. Imbalances that occur during a woman’s menstrual cycle or as a
result of pregnancy can lead to acne outbreaks. There are adult males who report that they have monthly
acne episodes. While men obviously do not menstruate, it is believed that men
may have hormonal cycles similar to women. Coffee Consumption Adults tend to ingest more coffee
than do teens. The caffeine in coffee and tea promotes the production of
cortisol, which is also known as the stress hormone. As noted, hormone
imbalances are known contributors to adult acne. The chemicals introduced into the body by cigarette smoking
limit blood circulation to skin cells, inhibiting the skin’s ability to heal
and regenerate. The toxins released in cigarette smoke can clog pores and
promote bacterial growth in pores, all of which contributes to adult acne. Recent research has shown that people are more likely
to suffer from adult acne if they have a family history of adult acne
sufferers. Environmental Job conditions that expose the skin to
high levels of pollutants, irritants, or humidity can lead to an increase in
adult acne. Poorly formulated cosmetics that are heavy or greasy
can clog skin pores, trapping bacteria, dirt, and oils resulting in adult acne
breakouts. Covering acne with makeup can make the condition worse. Natural adult acne treatments The wastes from the body should be eliminated properly
to facilitate it the person should be exposed to pure air, water, natural food
habits and, foods rich in antioxidants.
A natural face wash made up of clean, warm water with lemon juice can be
used to pamper the skin. The lemon has
the ability to reduce oil from the skin, hence minimizing acne in adults. Fiber rich food helps in the removal of
toxins and wastes from the body by facilitating the bowel movements. Also when using cosmetic products, care needs
to be taken not to use oil-based cosmetics. Copyright ®2005-2009 eNewsletterSolutions.com. All rights reserved
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