Adult Acne - Why It Occurs and How You Can Deal with It
Most people think of it as a teenage problem, but adult acne affect a large number of people. It affects about 25% of adult men and 50% of adult women at some time in their lives.
That's not to say that they will all have severe cases of acne. The majority of those people affected will have relatively minor cases.
Regardless, acne can affect adults the same way it affects teenagers. Self-consciousness, embarrassment and depression can be unwelcome side effects of acne problems.
What Causes Acne in Adults?
The exact cause of acne is unknown, but it is thought to be related to hormone levels, particular androgens, male hormones present in both men and women.
Acne can often appear when your hormonal balance is off. Androgens start to get produced during puberty, which is thought to be the reason so many teens are affected by acne.
These hormones can also be affected by changes in adults, such as menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause. Hormonal imbalances can be treated by your doctor, and often this will help to clear up acne.
Other things that are thought to be possible causes of acne include:
- Contact with oily substances
- Poor eating habits
- Lack of exercise
- Certain medications & steroids
How Can You Treat Your Acne?
There are various methods of treatment, both natural and medical. There is no single best adult acne treatment, because everybody's skin type is different, as are the causes of acne.
There are many natural treatments which have been shown to help control acne. These include herbal remedies and certain types of facial cleansers. You can read more about these natural choices on our Natural Acne Treatment page.
One of the more popular - and successful - methods of treating acne in adults is outlined in a book by Chris Gibson called "Acne Free in 3 Days."
Chris suffered with acne for many years as an adult before he discovered the methods he outlines in his book. He had great success - as have many others who have used his methods - and has been acne free for years.
Learn more about the book Acne Free in 3 Days
There are also many acne skin care products to help you take proper care of your skin. You might have seen some of these on late-night TV. We have more information about these type of skin care products on our Acne Skin Care Products page.
