Acne
in the Adult Woman and How to Prevent It
Your teenage years are a thing
of the past, but suddenly those ugly red bumps, whiteheads and blackheads
are reappearing on your face. Acne can be an issue from infancy.
Babies, teenagers, adults, women and men inevitably experience at
least one blemish in their lifetime. Still, acne in teenage girls
and acne in the adult woman are the most common.
Acne is caused when your body produces an excess amount of sebum
and dead skin cells. When the hair follicle gathers a large amount
of sebum and dead skin cells, it begins to solidify. Eventually,
this solidification leads the follicle wall to burst, which in turn
causes more oil and cells to gather. Acne in the adult woman is
usually linked to hormones.
Usually, women’s hormone levels tend to rise and fall more
than men’s. It isn’t uncommon for women to experience
breakouts in early adulthood, in their late 20s and early 30s, during
pregnancy and even during menopause. Also, premenstrual acne flare
ups occur in up to 70 percent of women. Acne in the adult woman
is as much a problem as teenage acne.
Still, there are ways to try and prevent acne in the adult woman:
- Wash your hair regularly since having oily
hair can lead to breakouts.
- Choose make-up that is non-acnegenic, meaning
they are made to prevent users from getting acne. Also, oil-free
products are recommended.
- Don’t squeeze or pick at acne, as this
can lead to more breakouts and scarring.
Talk to your doctor about the different
methods you can explore to control acne in the adult woman. Some
choose over-the-counter topical creams and lotions; others go the
prescription pill route, like birth control pills; some go to another
extreme and have laser acne treatments done; while others try a
more natural approach by changing their diet.
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