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by:
Charlene J. Nuble
The tales of adult acne has ever been a
silent one, only told as whispers and an unfortunate few suffered from
it, some may even refuse to show themselves to the world. The
manifestation of adult acne has been recognized during the
Eighties, when the yuppie generation has standardized of what is to
become the hip urban lifestyle free of adult acne and any other lesions.
Though adult acne is one aesthetic issue that is quite
prevalent in the real world, nearly 25 percent of men, and about 50
percent of women from their twenties and even in their fifties may still
experience having adult acne. The face is usually the first place for adult acne to appear, and may also form in parts of the body only their significant other knows where.
So much like the majority of teenagers with their growing pains, what
sort of twisted fate that could make adults tremble with fear due to adult
acne? Have they suffered enough when they were younger and forced to
douse themselves with every medicated formula there is to cure adult acne?
As much as today's medical breakthroughs can offer in the 21st century, adult
acne, so much like teenage acne, still has no cure though doctors and
dermatologists believe its roots may be traced to hormonal imbalance.
Another addition to the cause of adult acne can be found
on how we actually live, mostly on diet, stress, vitamin deficiency, and
evolutionary biology. No, we are not turning into monsters. All they
can prescribe is that products on acne marketed for teens may also be used by adults.
Social issues fall victim to adult acne, causing anxiety and
depression among friends and family alike. Who could just walk into an
after-hours club when his or her face is covered in adult acne? It may be a vanity thing for those who would want to stand out to be noticed, but adult acne
is one type of concern that will definitely make you stand out like a
weed. Skin clinics rejoice that they make thousands of (pesos) from
people to help them get rid of their adult acne. Cosmetic
products like foundations, blushes and such kept flying off the shelves
as women find ways to hide the scars caused by adult acne. They
would say that 'judge not a book by its cover', but it would only mean
that only the fortunate ones have not suffered adult acne. As we live in a generation where superficiality can be just about anything, adult acne has become a hindrance of a majority of adults who wish to look presentable.
We have yet to find the ultimate cure for adult acne, and while the answer is yet to be found, only prevention is the best cure for adult acne.
About The Author:
Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For up to date links and information about acne,
please go to: http://acne.besthealthlink.net/ or for updated links and
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Posted by Admin
Saturday, 28 April 2012
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by:
Tim Gorman
For many people the
question of "what causes adult acne" has been a tireless quest in search
of an answer to a problem that plagues many individuals worldwide. For
instance 90 percent of all adolescents and almost 25 percent of all
adults are acne sufferers. In terms of gender approximately 50% of all
adult men and 50% of all adult women suffer or have suffered from some
form of acne. One difference in gender is where the acne outbreak takes
place and the severity of zits and blackheads that form. Males more
often have the severe form of acne rather than females, due to their
hormones. Generally the infected areas that tend to break out most
frequently (the chest and back) are unfortunately more difficult to
treat.
The real cause of acne can actually be a blend of several
factors. Typically there are several steps that lead to zits, pimples,
blackheads and minor skin blemishes. The main cause of acne is due to
the blocking or clogging of hair follicles, more commonly know as pores.
Unfortunately the reasons and combination of events that cause pores to
become clogged isn't fully known. There are many contributing elements
for teenagers and adults alike, which can include hereditary factors
such as whether or not there is a history of acne problems and if so, to
what extent, hormones, dietary and vitamin supplemental intake and
stress related factors. Other forces or events that can strongly
influence the development of acne and pimples include your body's normal
function of eradicating itself of its dead skin cells. If this cycle
gets out of whack or becomes irregular due to climate and other
environmental forces or overall body health at the time it can cause
your hormones and their effect on your own body's sebum production to
increase which is bad for your complexion but outstanding for breeding
acne.
When the body's function of shedding dead skin cells
becomes irregular the normal dead skin cells that combine with your
body's natural sebum oil as it drains through the skin's surface become
clogged and cause blocked pores. This substance becomes somewhat sticky,
further clogging the passageway. This allows the cultivating and
incubating of bacteria, which begins to grow around these clogged areas.
As a normal reaction your body's white blood cells attack the bacteria,
fighting it and pushing it out of the body. The outcome of this battle
between the white blood cells and bacteria leads to a growth usually
within 14-day to 21-days. These growths are referred to as
microcomedones. Microcomedones turn into comedones, which are more
commonly referred to as blemishes, pimples or acne.
As you can
see the formation of acne is based on a series of events, which starts
with the blocking of pores. The outcome is usually an increase in
production of microcomedones which results in the very noticeable skin
blemish known throughout the world as zits, blackheads, acne or pimples.
Posted by Admin
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
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by:
Dave Lavinsky
Although most
teenagers get some form of acne, adults in their twenties, thirties,
forties, or even older, can develop acne. Men and women alike experience
acne, but men get it more severely. There are many adult acne
treatments to choose from.
All acne treatments work by preventing new breakouts, and must be used
over a period of weeks or months. Even if you begin to see improvement,
continue treatment. Follow the directions on the package or as
prescribed by your dermatologist.
There are many over-the-counter adult acne treatments to unblock pores,
reduce bacteria and dry out pimples. They contain the acids or
antibiotics benzoyl peroxide (such as Neutrogena On-The-Spot), salicylic
acid (such as Stri-dex), sulfur or resorcinol (such as Clearasil Adult
Care).
Even more numerous are prescription drugs and topicals that curb oil
build-up, skin cell shedding and bacteria growth - all while drying and
peeling away old acne and stimulating healthy skin growth. For women,
there are even drugs that decrease testosterone levels. In cases of
unresponsive or severe acne, isotretinoin (Accutane) may be used. Talk
to your dermatologist to find out what is appropriate for your case of
acne.
Beyond oral and topical medications, there are a number of other options for adult acne treatment.
Microdermabrasion is basically a sand-blasting technique that can clear
up minor blemishes caused by acne. Light chemical peels with salicylic
acid or glycolic acid help to unblock the pores, open the blackheads and
whiteheads, and stimulate new skin growth. Injections of
corticosteroids may be used for treating large red bumps (nodules).
Birth control pills have the desirable side effect of treating and
reducing acne breakouts.
Laser resurfacing can be helpful in treating acne as well, by vaporizing the acne and clearing the way for new skin to grow.
To avoid scarring, you should never pick or squeeze acne, especially
inflammatory acne or "pustules". Squeezing forces infected material
deeper into the skin, causing additional inflammation and possible
scarring. Also, avoid scrubbing your skin. If you do get scars, acne
scar treatment is available in many forms.
Acne Treatment provides
detailed information on the best acne treatments, including laser acne
treatment, and scar treatment, as well as adult, natural, home
treatment, and more.
Posted by Admin
Saturday, 24 March 2012
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by:
Tim Gorman
Are you experiencing
problems with hormones and adult acne? Hormones and adult acne can be
an annoyance but there are things you can do to alleviate the situation.
Acne
is a hormonal problem. Hormones and adult acne have to do with the
maturation of our oil glands. Hormones and adult acne make sense in that
way which is why children don't usually have acne.
Hormones and
adult acne occur at different times as we mature and there are things
that can make the acne even worse. Often we experience hormones and
adult acne working against us because of puberty or the use of certain
birth control pills. Other things that can set off cases of hormones and
adult acne are pregnancy or menopause.
Hormones and adult acne
problems are not limited to women. Males can also be affected by
hormones and adult acne. This is because acne can be caused by the
androgens that are male hormones everyone has.
Hormones and
adult acne act up together when the oil surplus created by the androgens
clog up our hair follicles. This is where the bacteria grow and we then
see acne flourish.
You can work through hormones and adult acne
by keeping your skin clean and watching what you eat. Sometimes hormones
and adult acne are even worse when we eat things high in fat and sugar.
Putting a limit on caffeine may also help deal with the problems caused
by hormones and adult acne.
There are many products on the
market that may assist you when you are trying to cope with hormones and
adult acne. You could also talk to your doctor or dermatologist if
hormones and adult acne are problematic for you.
About the Author
Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of
Clear-Skin-Solutions.com. He provides more acne clearing solutions,
remedies and acne skin care products that you can research in your pajamas on his website.
Posted by Admin
Friday, 24 February 2012
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by:
Charlene J. Nuble
Picture this; the
snow-white clear skin that you have been proud of since your teen years
has suddenly poofed into a wicked witch's warty face upon reaching the
age of 30! "Acne, at my age?" This is often the distressed statement of
pockmarked men and women in their 30's to 40's afflicted with adult
acne.
This problem is surely not the work of a vengeful sorcerer.
Acne vulgaris is what this most common skin disorder in the United
States is scientifically called. Statistics has it that 15 million
people in US alone are afflicted with acne. It is an embarrassing
problem among teenagers. But this condition is not only limited to those
awkward years. Adult acne is also prevalent, especially among people in
the age group of 25 to 40.
Acne is a disease that resulted from
the accumulation of sebum, a highbrow term for oil, underneath the skin.
When this happens and the desquamation (human's way of molting) process
goes wrong, the pores become clogged. Aggravation will continue and
soon infection sets in. A bad bug called Propionibacterium acnes causes
this infection. Overproduction of oil and mismanagement of the process
of shedding cells equals bunged pores. Clogged pores plus P. acnes, the
scoundrel, equals breakout. Those pesky zits are produced just as easy
as that.
One of the pushing forces that may cause the occurrence
of acne includes the elevation of levels of testosterone among
adolescents. No, it's not Toblerone misspelled. No matter how many
anecdotes you've heard about chocolate addiction causing zits to
dominate your face, there's really no enough scientific basis to prove
this. Testosterone is a chemical produced by the body that increase
sebum production and change the keratin of the hair follicles.
Testosterone is an androgen. Androgen is a hormone produced in high
levels among males. This is the reason behind the worse cases of acne
among teenage boys more than girls.
Adult acne is called acne
rosacea. It is characterized by the following: unsightly thick, red skin
on the nose and cheeks, pus-filled blisters, small red bumps, and small
red blood vessels seen on the skin surface. It is more commonly linked
to increased levels of stress. Isn't it interesting how the body reacts
to this stimulus? NOT. When exhausted, like Gizmo getting wet, our skin
could actually give birth to little monsters! Though they are not as
troublesome as gremlins, they could be just as annoying as well.
Seriously, pimples can be difficult to deal with, and can cause
depression and anxiety in an adult the same way it can in a teen.
Pressure from work and family responsibilities is thought to possibly
affect the normal balance of our hormones. And hormones messed up means
having to put up with bumpy complexion caused by adult acne.
Aside
from stress-triggered hormonal imbalance, hot foods alcohol
consumption, and smoking are also considered to exacerbate adult acne.
This may help you reconsider your food preferences and habits.
Acne
lesions are commonly found on the face, but they can also pop out
anytime on the neck, chest, back, shoulders, scalp, and upper arms and
legs. Adult acne is more persistent than teen acne. It is because adults
are consistently exposed to the many factors that cause breakouts.
Another hitch of adult acne is permanent scarring. It is an evidence of
the inevitable reality that with the coming of age, the skin loses its
erstwhile ability to repair itself. As if there's a need to be reminded
of that when your face starts to wrinkle already. Now here's more to
shriek in terror for, especially those in their mid-20's: adult acne
causes PREMATURE AGING. Isn't that just nerve-wracking?
Enough of
the endless yada's regarding how adult acne could further destroy us.
As how master Yoda puts is, educated we must be with the crusade towards
clearer AND younger skin. Or at least skin that is just our age we must
maintain.
At the first sight of those wicked pimples together
with gray hair and wrinkles (talk about aging signs overkill), just like
with teenagers, impulse dictates squeezing. But you very well know that
squeezing is a big no-no. How old are you? You surely don't need any
more marks of time's passage.
In severe cases, consulting a
dermatologist would best help in dealing with adult acne. The
dermatologist may prescribe an antibiotic, vitamin A derivative like
Isotretinoin or other acne drug available. More women may be afflicted
with adult acne than men. Pregnancy is another story if you are
prescribed anti-acnes, especially Isotretinoin.
Proper skin care
may not guarantee a flawless complexion. But a good skin care regimen
may aid in warding off bacteria that worsen adult acne. If you love
scrubbing for its squeaky-clean feel, think twice. It can render more
damage to your already-blemished skin.
Another hint especially
for women: use NON-COMEDOGENIC products. Non-comedogenic basically means
anything that does not clog skin pores or cause acne. Do your homework
and look for as many non-comedogenic versions of the skin care products
you use. It's worth it, you'll see.
If stress is linked with
adult acne, then, disengaging yourself from stressful activities might
work wonders, right? A day away from work or catching up on one of your
hobbies won't hurt.
There's this bold Jean Kerr reacting on a classical quotation.
"I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That's deep enough. What do you want, an adorable pancreas?"
It
doesn't mean the depreciation of a pleasing personality. Such reaction
only imparts a message of giving value to what boosts your self-esteem.
If it's a clear complexion along with your aging gracefully, so be it.
No adult acne should put a shame on your face and get in your way of
becoming more confident.
