The biggest misconception of mankind is that puberty acne disappears with the onset of the twenties. In fact, acne is the most common reason that even adult girls see a dermatologist.
Why does acne appear even in adulthood?
The causes of acne are understandable when you’re young. This is an increased activity of the sebaceous glands and a changing hormonal background and genetic predisposition. Usually by the age of 20 the body is completely rebuilt and acne gradually disappears or becomes lighter.
A quarter of women between the ages of 20 and 50 complain of facial inflammation from time to time. The main causes are hormonal imbalance or increased sensitivity of skin receptors to androgens (male sex hormones). For one reason or another, sebum begins to be produced in large quantities and because it cannot go out, oil horn plugs (which are also clogged pores) are formed.
The process of acne formation in adolescents is associated with sex hormones. Triggers in adults are other causes. Elena Kudashkina, dermatologist and beautician of Preventionamed clinic, and Ekaterina Kandinsky, DocMed dermatologist, talk about them.
— Stress. At this time, the hormone cortisol is actively produced, which increases the oiliness of the skin.
— Hormonal disorders. Acne can be caused by any disturbance in the hormonal system, including natural ones that occur in women at certain periods of life: pregnancy, menopause, menstruation.
— Malnutrition This includes both an extreme passion for fatty, spicy and salty foods as well as strict diets. Any deviation in the amount and quality of nutrients and trace elements entering the body can lead to the formation of acne.
— Wrong skin care. Insufficient or, conversely, excessive cleaning will damage it, aggravate the condition and reduce its protective properties, which can eventually lead to acne.
— some types of drugs. For example, glucocorticosteroids or antidepressants.
I didn’t have acne even in adolescence, is their appearance normal now?
According to Elena Kudashkina, a rash appears in adulthood due to genetic predisposition, since the condition and structure of the skin can be hereditary. So, often acne and blackheads do not manifest themselves in adolescence, but after 30 years they “bloom” drastically.
The only thing that can be done about genetic predispositions is to reduce the risk of their occurrence. But first you need to determine the cause of acne. This can only be done by a dermatologist or beautician. And then select the necessary procedures.
How to treat acne in adulthood?
Once the doctor has identified the cause of acne, you can turn to methods for solving the problem. A beautician has a huge number in his arsenal.
– Acid peels. It allows you to qualitatively cleanse the skin, nourish it with the necessary substances.
– Injectables. The dose and type of substance depend on the severity and causes of acne. This method helps when local funds can no longer cope.
— Professional and semi-professional cosmetics.
A reminder that it is not too much – any treatment should be prescribed only by a doctor.
Source: People Talk
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