Middle Age Acne

Blackheads and pimples are two major signs of acne and most of us will suffer this skin condition at some point within our lives, what a lot of us don't expect is for this to happen when we are in our adult lives. Acne is most commonly seen and associated with teenage years; however adult acne affects 25% of men and 50% of women at some time in their adult lives.

One of the major causes of adult acne are blackheads and what should be noted is blackheads are not dirt. They are, in fact, a combination of dead cells and oil that have become trapped within our pores. These dead cells and oil then clog the duct and mixes with bacteria, which causes it to turn black through air exposure. Once these blackheads have formed, they then have the potential to become inflamed, which is what causes red colored pimples to appear. These red colored pimples then have the ability to spread from unclean hands whenever you touch your face. This is the main way in which middle age acne occurs.

It was originally believed that the best acne skin care regimen was to scrub the skin roughly when actually, according to experts, the best way of dealing with blackheads is to use a grainy scrub or an exfoliate that contains alpha-hydroxy acids, which will aid in clearing the area.

Middle age acne is actually a lot more common that a lot of people realize. It is one of the most commonly treated skin diseases according to doctors and dermatologists. It is a skin condition that currently affects one in five people who are between the ages of 25 and 45. This constitutes over 80% of young and middle aged adults. In most of these cases, the problem goes beyond merely being blemishes. It can impact the quality of life on a multitude of different levels, from self-esteem issues, to mental health, and body image conflicts.

Although it is safe to say that most adults will suffer the occasional spot or two, dermatologists are seeing more middle age acne cases than in previous decades. This includes people who are well into their 20's, 30's, and 40's. Some of the main reasons that so many middle age adults are suffering acne is related to hormones, cosmetics, stress, and an increase in resistant bacteria. Women, however, are generally more prone to breakouts as they often experience premenstrual flares and have an increase in the risk of a breakout during menopause.

Acne during your middle age years is an inconvenience that you could do without and, unfortunately, it isn't quite as simple to clear as teenage spots. When you had an outbreak of spots as a teenager you would simply buy a product over the counter and the problem would start to go away. As an adult, however, these products are more likely to just dry your skin out as opposed to helping with the problem. It is important that you seek help and advice from your doctor or dermatologist who will be able to advise you of the best solution for your middle age acne.


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