Adult Acne and How to Cope

It's a long standing fact that acne is regularly associated with teenagers and adolescents as this group is often afflicted with the harmless, but annoying and sometimes painful skin condition. Because teens experience a change in hormone levels, which were always assumed to be the only culprit as far as acne is concerned, it was also erroneously assumed that the condition would go away on its own after reaching adulthood.

While it may be true that hormones do indeed affect the skin's oil production causing it to become overactive and therefore clog pores, there is no guarantee that this will stop happening after passing the teen years. Although fewer adults suffer from acne than adolescents, older people are being recognized more and more as also having the condition as well.

Because there are many different reasons for adult acne to occur, it's rather important to accurately determine the true origin before treatment can be administered. By correctly treating the underlying cause, there's a far better chance treatment will be a success.

Using the right type of products and treatment designed specifically for your type of acne will actually lessen the chances of doing more harm than good to the skin, as is sometimes the case with aggressive treatment or the use of harsh chemicals.

Similar to teen acne, adult acne may cause psychological consequences as well as physical. Self-esteem and self-worth are both reduced in some people with acne who often tend to shy away from social gatherings because of their outward appearance.

Only until very recently was it acknowledged that adult acne was far more common than once realized, mostly because people didn’t seek treatment either because of embarrassment or merely because they weren't sure the condition could even be treated successfully. Also, some adults feel embarrassed simply because they feel acne is associated with being a teenager and they should have "outgrown" the condition by now, which as we know, isn't possible.

As adult acne became more widely known and talked about, more and more sought treatment from their doctors and learned how to cope with the condition, realizing they certainly weren't alone in their fight against acne. Many people, women in particular, regularly experience outbreaks of acne as adults due to hormones and overactive sebaceous (oil) glands, similar to teenagers.

For treating adult acne, there are many different types of treatment on the market today, some requiring a prescription and others available right over-the-counter.

Yet another side effect of adult acne are the unsightly scars can leave behind, mainly because older skin is less pliant and a bit thinner than it is when we are younger and doesn't tend to recover the way a teenager's skin would. Prolonged or severe acne may produce more visible scars, which may have an affect on one's self-esteem.

Regardless of the actual type of acne you have, proper, ongoing treatment is essential to both looking and feeling better. Remember that any type of acne treatment takes time to be effective and produce results, so it's important to have patience and use all medication as directed.

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Adult Acne and How to Cope