What Cause Adult Acne – Simply Explained

Adult Acne is different than you think

The common belief is that acne mostly haunts teenagers when their body is going through hormonal changes, that acne will disappear once a person enters their twenties, and that acne will never appear again.

This is not accurate- adult acne is a reality and breakouts often occur during the twenties, thirties, and even into the fifties.

Adult acne is different from your teenage years and affects women more than men. While teenage acne typically breaks out on the forehead and cheeks, in adult acne, the affected areas include the jawline, the neck, the lower part of the face. Sometimes, if you have a more severe case, it will appear on the entire face. Adult acne may also appear as body acne in the back of the chest.

Teenage acne includes blackheads, whiteheads, small zits, and cystic bumps. Adults experience acne in the form of deeper nodules and red bumps.

The great news for adult acne sufferers is that Grace Skincare Clinic is the leading acne treatment center in HCM and our staff has successfully treated thousands of cases. So, we can help you achieve the clear smooth complexion that you always thought you would have as an adult.

The causes of adult acne

There are many things that trigger adult acne breakouts or that exacerbate existing breakouts:

Hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that help to regulate various bodily functions and processes. Fluctuations in hormone levels are responsible for a variety of problems in health, including acne. For example, before and during the menstrual cycle or even during menopause, women often experience acne breakouts due to changes in hormone levels. These changes and fluctuations in hormone levels are unpredictable and typically beyond your control. Abnormal changes in hormone levels, however, can be treated through medication.

Pollution and Environment

This is one of the major causes of acne. The dirty and dusty air in Ho Chi Minh City along with the high heat and humidity clogs skin pores, trapping bacteria inside and causes inflammation. This can be partly addressed through preventive measures such as wearing a face mask or avoiding direct exposure to moto and car exhaust and dust while driving. However, living in Ho Chi Minh City may not be completely avoidable.

Stress

Whether we want to accept this or not, Grace Skincare Clinic has observed through thousands of client visits, that stress impacts overall health and can trigger acne breakouts. Too much stress can send the sebaceous glands (glands in your skin that secrete sebum which coats your skin and hair) to go into overdrive, thereby making your skin more oily. For stress sufferers, it is important to identify developing coping mechanisms. Meditation and deep breathing, as well as a regular exercise routine, can help keep your stress levels under control, boosting your overall well-being.

Hairstyling products

Not one of the reasons one would typically associate with acne. But hair-styling gels and creams are a prime suspect in causing forehead acne. These products can trickle down to the forehead skin, clogging the pores, trapping bacteria, and leading to infection and inflammation which manifests as red, angry-looking pimples.

Using the wrong skin-care products

If you have oily skin chances are you use specific kinds of products that you think will keep your skin relatively dry, but you should be very careful to never dry out your skin (hint- avoid alcohol-based products).

If you have oily skin, you should factor this in even while choosing sunscreen; pick a variety that does not have moisturizing effects as this will only make your skin oilier and increase the chances of an acne breakout. If you are unsure, give our Beauty Advisor a call or check in with our Dermatologist before picking a skin-care product. Avoid changing products very often as this can also irritate the skin.

Over-cleansing of the face

It’s time to stop the myth that acne happens when the face is not washed frequently. In fact, the opposite might be true in some cases. Avoid frequent cleaning and scrubbing of the face. Look at all your skincare products ingredients (and again, avoid products with alcohol). Do not make your skin too dry, as it will lead your natural body instinct to compensate through the excess production of sebum and that will lead to more acne.

Diet

High carbohydrate diets including excessive white rice, bread, or too much sugar may result in acne. Dr. Thao has read many studies that conclude that dairy products are known to trigger acne. While tolerance levels will vary from person to person, you should examine your own history to see if previous breakouts of acne have often coincided with certain things that you are eating or drinking.

Mobile phones

Surprise, but your best friend can be your worst enemy- the cell phone surface is a happy breeding ground for bacteria as it is frequently in contact with your hands and many other unclean public surfaces. Chances are you hold the phone too close to the face while talking, allowing the bacteria on your phone surface to migrate over to your facial skin and to trigger acne. Additionally, holding the phone close to your face can also create pressure on the sebaceous (oil) glands, stimulating them to produce more sebum and consequently leading to acne flair-ups.

Grace Skincare Clinic can help improve your skin health

If you are wondering how to solve these pimples without acne scars and other side effects, Grace Skincare Clinic will give you the best solution. At Grace, we have Dr. Hun Kim Thao has treated more than 30,000 clients in her 15-year career and is considered the leading expert on acne care in Ho Chi Minh City. Through her vast experience in helping clients achieve clear skin and improved skin health, Dr. Thao and our staff adhere to a conservative treatment approach generally involving oral and/or topical medications and a facial care program for your own skin condition: Acne Facial, Intensive Facial, Comprehensive Supplementary Therapy with vitamin C…

Author: Bác sĩ Da liễu Hun Kim Thảo

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