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Adult Acne: Causes and Treatments
from:I am an adult! Why am I still battling acne? Adult acne can be frustrating and embarrassing but more than half of adults suffer from acne at some point in their adulthood. Since it is so common, what can be done about it?
Acne usually occurs when oil and dead skin cells get clogged in a pore and mix with bacteria. Adult acne can be caused by stress, hormones, birth control or bad cosmetics. This is why women are more likely than men to suffer from it. First, take a close look at your make-up. If you suffer from acne outbreaks avoid make-up that is oil based. Choose products that are labeled noncomedogenic. Certain medical conditions and prescription medications can also cause acne. If you have other symptoms of a hormone imbalance or if your acne began when you started a new medication, consult your physician.
Adult acne often manifests itself differently than teenage acne. Adult breakouts are often mild or moderate and do not usually result in scarring. Blackheads and whiteheads are less common. Adult facial acne is usually seen on the chin, lower cheek and below the jaw line rather than all over the face as is common in adolescents.
As an adult with acne, you might choose to visit your dermatologist. A dermatologist can diagnose the condition on your face as acne or a very similar appearing skin condition called rosacea. Rosacea often appears with acne and can be caused by some acne medications. However, it is a separate condition and needs to be treated differently. A dermatologist can prescribe an effective topical or oral treatment for both acne and rosacea.
If you are confident that your skin condition is adult acne, you might chose to visit your local drugstore and try some of the over the counter treatments available. There are many kinds available and it is worth doing a little research either by talking to your friends or searching the internet to find one that is worth trying.
No matter which acne treatment you try first, be sure to wash your face twice a day with a cleanser that contains salicylic acid. Also, use moisturizer and sunscreen daily for good healthy skin.
Adult acne can be embarrassing. It is not a life threatening medical condition but it may have significant ramifications. Suffers of adult acne may have low self esteem and lack the self confidence to succeed. With all of the products available to treat adult acne, there is no reason to suffer. Visit your favorite drugstore or dermatologist soon and get the help you deserve.
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Excerpts From a Report on Women's Health - New York Times
Excerpts From a Report on Women's Health New York Times Birth control was important to keep pregnancies at least 18 months apart. ¶ Birth control pills are also used to treat menstrual problems, some migraine headaches, acne, pelvic pain, excessive hair growth and other conditions. |
Take a Pill - Huffington Post (blog)
Take a Pill Huffington Post (blog) If she does want to have children, timing the pregnancy with the help of contraception is essential because the drug course treatments for some conditions (or even, as with the case of Acutane, for severe acne) may cause severe fetal impairments. |
Narrowband UV-B Phototherapy During Pregnancy and Folic Acid Depletion - Archives of Dermatology
Narrowband UV-B Phototherapy During Pregnancy and Folic Acid Depletion Archives of Dermatology We read with interest Zeichner's 1 case report of acne vulgaris during pregnancy treated successfully with narrowband UV-B (NB-UV-B) therapy. Generally, UV-B is considered a safe form of psoriasis therapy during pregnancy, and this may apply to acne ... |
Medications to avoid when pregnant - Essential Baby
 Essential Baby | Medications to avoid when pregnant Essential Baby Many over the counter and prescription medications are unsafe to take during pregnancy. These include medications for pain, flu, anti-acne or skin treatment preparations and those treating or protecting against certain infections. |
'The Lives of Margaret Fuller' by John Matteson - Washington Post
'The Lives of Margaret Fuller' by John Matteson Washington Post Her choices were constrained by the expectations heaped on her as a woman, by chronic ill health, by the obligation to earn money, and finally by an unplanned pregnancy that had to be smoothed over with a hasty wedding. |