|
|
Stress has been pinpointed as the main cause of adult acne.
The latest statistics from the American Dermatological society
suggests that adult acne is much more widespread than most of us
imagine, more and more adults are getting acne then ever before.
In fact almost 50% of women and 25 % of men are affected by
adult acne, at some point in their lives.
Like teenage acne the exact cause of adult acne remains largely
unknown. However one of the biggest contributing factors to
adult acne is increased levels of stress that people now suffer
from. For many, adult acne seems to come out of the blue, while
others get it in there teens and never seem to get rid of it.
Nobody really knows why so many more people are getting adult
acne later on in life, but there does appear to be a clear link
with stress.
Stress is thought to interfere with the normal hormonal balance.
If you've been under a lot of pressure recently and you've
started suffering from adult acne, the best thing you can do, is
to address the source of the stress. Until the stress is under
control you won't see a dramatic improvement in your acne.
The standard treatments for adult acne are similar to those
employed for teenage acne using mainly topical products, many of
which contain benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is used to kill
the P. Acnes located in the clogged pores. The use of topical
solutions (creams, gels or lotions) targets the result
or
symptoms of acne and not the cause. It also often dries not only
"pimples" but also the skin around them. In adult acne it is
especially important to limit the number of pimples since
dermatologists have known for many years that adult acne is more
likely to leave permanent physical scars. The increase
prevalence of scarring or pox marks is due to the fact that as
the skin ages and loses collagen, it's much harder for the skin
to repair itself after tissue damage that is caused by
inflammation and enlarged pores associated with acne.
Despite the fact that acne is one of the world's most common
medical problems, it is still thought of as being very much a
teenage problem. Very little thought is given to the significant
psychological effects that the victim may suffer as a result of
an outbreak of adult acne. The net result may be in feelings of
anxiety and apprehension in leaving the home, and interacting
with other adults. These issues must be resolved as part of the
long term treatment of the disease.
About the author:
Peter Vine is a successful online publisher of Acne-Treatment-Expert
.com He provides practical advice and the latest information
on all aspects of acne treatments,
which you can readily research on his website.
|
|
LATEST ADDITIONS
Acne medication
When I was an adolescent it was believed that a poor diet
contributed to aggravating acne outbreaks. Now over twenty years
later I have read many articles that stated that diet has no
effect at all on acne. So in other words diet as a...
Acne: Do you have one?
Have you experienced a swelling in your skin? And then you tried
to pop it? Well after reading this you must now think twice
before popping that swell. Because that swell may be acne.
Acne is common to people nowadays. Acne is also known as...
5 facts about adult acne
When you mention acne most people instantly think of hormonal
teenagers standing in front of the bathroom mirror refusing to
go to school because of a pimple on the end of his or her nose.
Acne isn't necessarily like that, though. It's true that...
Acne Overview
85% of people included in the age bracket of 12 to 24 are likely
to suffer from any forms acne. Others may experience
intermittent and serious forms well up to their forties.
However, this skin disease is neither blood related or
contagious....
Acne, Puberty and Girlfriends
An inflammatory disease of the skin, acne, comes about due to
changes in the skin structure, that consisty of hair follicle
and their sebaceous glands. Commong during puberty, acne, is the
bodies response to changing testosterone hormones....
Yuck Acne!
Girls Have you ever been embarrassed to leave your home without
wearing makeup because your face is completely broken out? And
guys have you ever been afraid to ask a girl out on a date
because your face erupted in pimples? Thanks to...
Understanding Acne and its Devastating Results
There are many days that get started off with a frightful scream
or heartbreaking dismay from both men and women. The source of
this shock and disappointment is an inflamed greasy and oily
clogged up skin pore.
Acne is an unwelcome blemish...
Acne And The Changes In Girls During Puberty
During puberty, girls go through many changes some physical and
some psychological. These changes include fat distribution,
menstruation, body composition, body and facial hair growth,
growth spurts, skin changes and body odor. During puberty...
A New Look at Natural Acne Treatments
There's a confusing array of product claims and treatment
methods for acne that make it difficult for acne sufferers to
determine their best course of action. The fact that there are
several forms of acne, including cystic acne and the common...
Determining what really causes Acne
Having acne can be an agonizing experience for any teenage,
especially for adults who never seemed to got out of the phase.
Tons of acne medications get sold every year, this is a clear
indication that people with acne are determined to get rid...
|
|
