About 25% of men and 50% of women out of their teens will be affected by acne at some point in their lives.
Acne problems affect millions of adults in their 20s, 30s and even older, however some people are more prone to the condition then others. Adult acne problems can be triggered by several factors like use of drugs or medication, vitamin deficiency, hormonal changes, pregnancy, exposure to chemicals or toxins and severe stress. The good news is acne caused by these factors are usually short-lived.
Adult acne is an overproduction of sebum by the sebaceous gland just under the skin (brought on by any one of the triggers above). The propionibacterium acnes bacteria, that lives in the skin on everyone, feeds on the excess sebum and this can cause irritation, inflammation and ultimately acne.
Controlling and managing adult acne problems could mean making more of an effort in hygiene maintenance and changes to medication, lifestyle or diet.
If as an adult, you are affected by just a spot or two then an over the counter medicine should suffice, if the condition is more severe then a trip to the doctor or dermatologist is advised as they will diagnose the condition and suggest the best course of action.
Acne can be caused by any number of factors like poor diet, stress and having oily skin but there a number of tips that can help in the prevention of pimples.
Have a healthy balanced diet by making sure you have the correct number of vitamins and nutrients daily and sticking to it. Drinking carbonated beverages should be avoided but it is important to stay hydrated, so drink plenty of water and natural fruit juices.
Keep your face clean by washing it several times a day with soap and water as this will prevent any clogging that might cause spots. Also use a cleaning solution that removes excess oil regularly like one that contains salicyclic acid or sulfur.
If you have long hair, try not to let it touch your face as hair also secretes oils which when transferred to the face can cause acne. Likewise, if you get your hands dirty don’t touch you face until you have washed them as this transference is also a common cause of acne.
These are just a few recommendations that can help with the prevention of pimples.
There is a lot of controversy surrounding acne and birth control pills as there are a lots of issues.
Although birth control pills can help with balancing the hormonal side of things there are still hereditary factors
that may be different.
If low dose birth control pills are prescribed, it is usually with another acne treatment. They will reduce the production of androgen, a male hormone, that women produce in higher quantities just before their periods start.
Some of the common side effects of oral contraception can be breast tenderness, headaches, nausea and potential weight gain.
Before you decide on this course of treatment learn all you can about your type of acne and birth control pills, know the risks like increased chance of blood clots, strokes and depression.
If you are considering using the pill anyway, this may a good option to help control your acne.
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