Adult Acne Causes and Treatment 

The truth behind this type of Acne 

Acne is considered as a skin disease that affects only teenagers. Actually researches show that about 95% of the people get acne during their teenage years and the other 5% have acne as they are already 30 to 40 years old and beyond (adult acne).

 It is principally caused by hormonal changes in the body but more and more scientific start believing that acne can also be classified as an hereditary and genetic disease. It is established that an increase in free testosterone and circulatory androgen levels is one of the prevailing reasons for the women to continue experiencing acne breakouts even after they are far beyond their teen years.

In these cases the best thing to be done is get advice from a skin specialist. Since it takes time to heal it is recommended to continue with the medicine for at least six to eight weeks. But once more –see a dermatologist for the right prescription.

Very often pregnancy worsens or improves adult acne in women mainly due to its affects on the levels of hormone. In some of the cases where aggravation appears oral contraceptives may be the solution to the conditions associated with adult acne but it is not a medication for permanent use.

There are other treatments that give you the opportunity to fully control acne in adult. Besides, there are certain things that you should avoid such as stress, alcohol and hot foods and at the same time there are some simple rules that you should stick to such as regular but moderate exercising.

Some of the treatments that are most often prescribed by dermatologists are antibiotics and topical medications. Sulfur or salicylic acid are the main ingredients you will find in these medications and they have the ability to ease the exasperating feelings experienced with an eruption.

 Many of the Over the Counter medications are sold without prescriptions which makes them very popular among adults with acne problems. The main ingredient in the acne medications is benzoyl peroxide because it has the ability to clean the skin, eliminate bacteria and help in decreasing the functions and effects of oil glands.

The most effective are the three-step benzoyl peroxide kits involving exfoliators, toners, and preventative creams which altogether provide a full treatment and protection for your skin. The ideal solution is a 2.5 % benzoyl peroxide cream because it does not dry up the skin that much.

 A non OTC drug is Retin-A which is a derivative of Vitamin A and it requires a prescription. In some of the cases of adult acne steroids are also used. A mixture a mixture of medications and steroids could be injected into the affected area.

Estrogen has the ability to eliminate sebum production may also be a good treatment for adult acne. Keep in mind that some drugs or their ingredients like Accutane may cause suicidal ideation, psychosis and depression.

That’s why you always have to be very careful with medications and consult your doctor for all the side effects that may occur.