Acne Treatment Skin Care

Adult Acne

Another type of Acne is Adult acne. Adult acne is a form of acne vulgaris that can affect adults over 20 years of age. Those who had no problems with acne as teenager have found that they are having breakouts. But because acne is normally associated with the hormonal fluctuations that occur during puberty, its appearance in an adult should be investigated to determine the underlying causes–especially if it appears for the first time in adulthood.

The following are at least three reasons why acne appears after 30 years of age:

1. Often the acne that one had as an adolescent resurfaces later in adulthood. It is not always clear why this happened, but it is one reason for the presence in adults.
2. In women, acne often reappears during pregnancy where there had been no activity for the months, if not years. This could also be true in the case of woman during their menstrual period.
3. Thirdly, acne can appear in adults for the first time whole have never had it before. Now with this third reason, it might be more obvious that something unusual is going on and it might be wise to talk to a dermatologist or at least your family physician.

With some reasoned established, we can now mention some of the possibilities causes for adult acne:

• MEDICATION. As has been stated previously in my post, some medication can induce acne. Anabolic steroids, anti epileptic medications, anti-tuberculosis drug rifampin and isoniazid, lithium and medication that contain iodine.
• CHRONIC PHYSICAL PRESSURE ON THE SKIN. Whether chaffing from wearing a helmet or carrying a backpack, such pressure against the skin can lead breakouts.
• CHLORINATED INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS. Working in certain types of industrial environments can cause acne-like symptoms or even chloracne, an occupational skin disorder caused by prolonged exposure to chemicals like chlorinated dioxins.
• METABOLIC CHANGES. With changes in the body’s hormonal balance, such as those present during pregnancy or menstruation can produce acne in adults.