Keith Forster

Having acne is a hassle for teens. But how about adult acne?



The teens are not the only one suffering from acne outbreak,
adults too! A report done by dermatologists shows that there had
been an increasing number of women developing adult acnes. Worse
is that some of them had these adult acnes for the first time in
their lives.



Teens used to think that their acne would just disappear for
some time. But unlike what the teens think, adult acne appears
to be on the increase among older women.



People with adult acne tend to have increasing sensitivity,
therefore producing more oil than the usual. The cells that line
the hair follicle become sticky and, instead of being shed in
the normal way, gradually block the duct so that oil and dead
skin cannot escape.



Inflammation was formed when bacteria propagate around blockage.
Exposure to the air causes discoloration to the follicle with
waste materials thus producing blackheads.



Whiteheads, on the other hand, are formed when the bacteria
breaks down through the trap oil causing pus. Red blemish
indicates more severe inflammation. The possible causes of adult
acne are not known for sure. Although heredity may take part.
Also, the reason for the increase of the late-onset adult acne
is not clear until now.



Stress is thought to be the main cause of adult acne, because it
increases the production of male hormone known as androgen.



Another factor is the excessive use of oral contraceptives which
contains progesterone. Alison Dudley,the chief executive of the
Acne Support Group one said that 'It is a myth that chocolate
and fried foods make adult acne worse, however, a good balanced
diet will improve your general well being and this will be
reflected in the condition of your skin.



Hormonal change before menstruation and during pregnancy
increases the risk of adult acne. Also, hot temperature and high
humidity made yield the same effect.



Another myth says that poor hygiene causes adult acne. Sufferers
tend to wash their faces to clear away excess oil more
frequently than those with clear skin. They don't know that
over-washing can dry the skin and make the condition worse.



The Acne Support Group advises using a pH balanced soap or
facial wash at least twice a day.



Moisturizers can also help in lowering the secretion of oil in
our skin. Also, when applying make-up, choose oil-free cosmetics
and remember to always wash it away before going to bed or if
you can't afford oil-free cosmetics, you must keep your make-up
to the minimum.



There are many facts about the causes of adult acnes. Here is
just some of which:



1.Adult acne usually begins with blackheads



Blackheads are not dirt, they're actually the result of oil &
dead cells getting trapped in a pore, block the duct & mix with
bacteria. Exposure to the air discolors them to black. Blackhead
inflammation causes red pimples and it spreads when touched with
dirty hands. When the pimple becomes infected, it develops a
whitehead or pustule. These can break & cause scars.



2. There are several causes of adult acne these are:



Stress, bad cosmetics, hormones & birth control pills.



Stress causes your oil glands to produce more oil. Bad cosmetics
lead to bacteria-loaded pores. Hormones cause the oil glands to
exaggerate & birth control pills with androgen in them can cause
breakouts.



3. Cheese & chocolate have nothing to do with adult acne



What do you do need to do is get a good facial. Why? Because
acne is not a disease, it is a condition of the skin & a good
facialist knows exactly what your skin needs: sulfur, zinc &
camphor masks, exfoliation, blackhead extractions & at-home
follow-up.



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