December 03, 2019 3 min read
Acne… just the thought of it can send you into a frenzy. Once thought of as just an adolescent, teen condition, we are now seeing more and more adult acne conditions. Why is this happening? Should we treat adult acne the same way as we treat acne in younger skin? And what are the best ways to combat this difficult and frustrating skin condition?
Acne is often described as a disease involving inflamed or infected oil glands, the condition is characterized by red pimples on the face. It oftentimes occurs in people who have a genetic predisposition; if acne runs in the families of both parents, three out of four children may suffer from it.
Activity of the sebaceous gland is stimulated by many factors, including the onset of puberty, hormonal fluctuations, pharmaceutical agents, stress, using inappropriate products on the skin, heat, friction and humidity.
Triggered by hormones, acne can occur at any stage in our lives. The primary aggravating factor leading to adult acne is chronic stress. We all know that acute stress can cause a breakout from time to time. But chronic, continual stress increases hormone levels, which can lead to an increase in oil production.
Clinical studies indicate that between 40 and 55 percent of the adult population age 20-40 are diagnosed with low grade, persistent acne and oily skin. According to the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, 54 percent of women older than age 25 have some facial acne.
The most important thing to remember, no matter what your age and what your skin happens to be going through is to find a well balanced, healthy skincare regimen and stick to it. Bouncing from product to product will confuse your skin even more. It will take a good 3 to 4 weeks to start seeing change in the skin and the efficacy of the products you are using. Acne is one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat, following the above 5 suggestions as well as a little patience and a good skincare regimen will help you fight the good fight to clearer skin.
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