Cause for Adult Acne

• Adult acne is caused by sebum, an oily substance produced by the skin’s sebaceous glands.
• This oil (Sebum) clogs pores, which attract bacteria and become inflamed.
• For most adults, breakouts are a result of hypersensitivity to androgens (male hormones).
• But an imbalance in both male and female hormones (estrogen) can also cause breakouts.
• For women, this can happen during pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause.
• Some medications, such as corticosteroids, and cosmetics are also triggers.

Treatment of adult acne

Adult acne treatment does not follow the same route  as the teen acne problems because of the change in skin conditions over the years.

Cleansers: Cetaphil and Aquanil are the most gentle. Avoid harsh & granular cleansers

Creams and lotions: Use a product with benzoyl peroxide, which helps kill bacteria.

Prescription medications: Some anti-bacterial drugs that might help are clindamycin & tetracycline, . Oral contraceptives and spironolactone, a blood pressure drug, can help balance hormones.

High-tech solutions: Blue light therapy treatments kill acne-causing bacteria.

Wash regularly & gently and dry with soft cloth.

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