Adult Skin Acne
Acne is by far one of the most common skin problems in the world. Although most associate this problem with teens and adolescents, adult skin acne is prevalent as well. It is thought that about 25% of all adult men and about 50% of all adult women have some sort of run in with adult skin acne.
Along with most types of acne, adult skin acne is thought to come from hormonal imbalances within the body. These imbalances can derive from all sorts of situations. Stress from work, family, or economy issues can have a definite impact on adult skin acne and those skin imperfections.
Acne comes from a increase of the amount of oils underneath the skin. These oils build up and as a result, clog the pores and hair follicles under the skin. When this happens, a waste product accumulates under the surface of the skin and becomes infected by bacteria. Once that bacteria sets in the skin, the bumpy surface shows its face on your skin.
It is said that adult skin acne is woman is more common because of the changes in the body dealing with the reproduction cycles that women go though. These changes include menstruation, pregnancy, child birth and menopause. Doctor’s have found, in some cases, that prescribing birth control for women can help set some of these hormonal changes back on track and aid in clearing the skin.
Although the causes in adult skin acne are the same as most acne cases, most adults don’t have a complete facial outbreak, as in teens. Most adults with acne will have targeted outbreaks in places such as the forehead, nose or cheek area. As a result, most will apply a cosmetic fix, by masking with foundation or other sorts of makeup. This is a big no no, as most makeup is oil based, and can aid in clogging the pores.
Some remedies of adult skin acne are similar to others. Although in most cases, the acne can be cured with a change in diet and exercise. Most adults live in a fast paced lifestyle which can contribute in the bumpy skin. With this type of schedule, it’s so easy to grab a quick bite to eat or grab a bucket of KFC to pacify the family while giving you the time needed to finish that project before Monday morning. Fried greasy foods are a major contributor to adult skin acne as well. Look at your diet and what your family is consuming for meals. This may be a huge eye opener.
See a dermatologist about what steps you should take to clear your adult skin acne. Make sure that if you are prescribed any medication that you do your research for side effects or any other problems that may occur as a result of taking this medication.
Starting a good skin regimen will do in the mean time. Start by using warm water to open the pores. Use a antibacterial soap and rub the skin with the hands, as wash cloths can be harsh. Finally Rinse with cool water, to close the pores again. Here’s to your healthy skin!