Acne Adult Treatment

There are a few things that should have been left back in high school - the side ponytail, the blue mascara… you would think acne would be part of that list, right?

Unfortunately, unlike your love for somewhat embarrassing make-up trends (we swear they were cool at the time!), acne isn’t always something you can say goodbye to so easily, even as an adult.

Acne is one of the most normal parts of growing up. Of course, you get the lucky few who manage to get away unscathed by it all, but for most of us, it's a “been there, done that, don’t ever want to do it again” type situation. Yet it still happens to be something that will follow us into adulthood.

Adult Acne Causes And 6 Adult Acne Treatments

Acne is a skin condition that appears as a collection of redness and bumps on the surface of the skin. There are four factors that directly contribute to the formation of acne:

While acne is more common in teenagers, it still occurs in adults. Adult acne is becoming increasingly more common and if it's something you've experienced, then you know how much of an impact it can really have on confidence.

Many skin disorders can be a window into our inner-health. Acne can sometimes be an outward symptom of something happening internally. Our doctors always recommend taking a holistic approach when it comes to skin, meaning you should always be looking from the inside out. While you are trying to fix the potential internal causes behind your acne, what are you to do in the meantime?

Adult And Teenage Acne Treatments

We understand that breakouts are an unfortunate yet unavoidable part of life - the good news is, with the right treatment, this skin condition is manageable. Whether it's the occasional breakout or more severe, cystic acne - both our original Cellular Repair Night Cream and the Acne Night Formula treatments are designed to manage adult acne and restore clarity to your skin.

The Cellular Repair Night Cream uses active ingredients to increase the rate at which your skin cells turnover. This process rids the skin of anything on the surface layer in the way of its clarity and brings through shiny, new baby cells for a smoother, clearer and brighter complexion. The Cellular Repair Night Cream is recommended for skin that experiences:

The Acne Night Cream behaves in a similar manner, while also utilising topical antibiotics known amongst dermatologist circles to be the most effective for the treatment of acne vulgaris. This powerful compound prevents the further spread of adult acne and assists healing for clear, radiant skin. It can also be used as a skin spot treatment for stubborn breakouts in contained areas of the face and is a fantastic option for those not wanting to take the common adult acne treatment route of birth control pills or harsher oral medications such as Accutane. The Acne Night Cream is recommended for skin that experiences:

Adult Female Acne And Anti Aging Skin Care Treatment

Of course, if you’re still unsure, please reach out to our team of skincare experts via email for some more advice. We are always happy to offer a little more guidance where you need it.

 Secret Skincare patient who used the Acne Night Cream to get her breakouts under control before switching to the Cellular Repair Night Cream to maintain her results.Ah, the teenage years.  Cheerleading stardom, homecoming bliss. Road trips with girlfriends, and that romantic first kiss. For some, these are the glory days.  For some others, not so much.

For those of us in the silent majority who experienced high school as a blur of wardrobe malfunctions, social mishaps, and horribly-timed breakouts from a particularly vicious Young Adult novel, we are happy the past is, well–past.  But just when we thought we’d outgrown all that loveliness, it’s back:  at least the breakout part, that is.

How To Treat Every Type Of Adult Acne At Home: Cystic Acne, Blackheads, Acne Scars, And More

According to recent studies and the American Academy of Dermatology, adult acne is on the rise–55% of adults ages 20-40 have some form of persistent facial acne.  And the numbers are higher for women:  the AAD reports that 54% of women over 25 have some recurring facial acne, and recent clinical studies from the University of Alabama and Massachusetts General Hospital respectively report that 25% of women between the ages of 40 – 49 and 12% of women between the ages of 41 – 50 suffer from clinical acne.

No one’s 100% sure of the cause, but the most likely aggravating factor is chronic, continual stress.   Stress spikes hormone production, leading to an increase in oil production and acne.  Breakouts can cause additional emotional upset, setting off an ongoing cycle.  Add to this the more sensitized skin and/or combination of skin conditions found in adults (in comparison with teens who have more uniformly oily and resilient skin), and you’ve got a perfect storm of hard-to-banish acne.  Making you feel like you’re sixteen again—but not in a sweet way.

Why are women suffering more than men?  Again, hard evidence isn’t there—but common sense might suggest economic issues of past years have brought on additional workplace pressures.  Add to this that women still traditionally earn less than men; that many women hold down a job and maintain the majority of household responsibilities; and that women’s bodies are more prone to hormonal fluctuation, and what do you get? More chicks with more zits.

The Secret To Curing Adult Acne

Acne is emotionally debilitating, especially for adults.  We associate the condition with a time of insecurity and immaturity.  When you are a confident professional with multiple degrees, a family, and a high powered job, a break out just doesn’t fit in.  Not to mention, if your skin is unhealthy and you don’t like how you look, it can affect almost every aspect of your life.  Productivity.  Relationships.  Other areas of overall health. Some adults who suffer from acne find themselves avoiding social events and activities they love due to their breakouts in fear of judgment. The skin condition has even been associated with anxiety, depression and higher-than-average unemployment rates.  Even sporadic outbreaks have a high emotional cost. Studies show that an adult can be as profoundly depressed with one zit on their chin a month as someone with a face full of acne.  In addition, these debilitating psychological effects hurt your entire body in terms of secreting more toxins and hormones than normal.

Adult acne carries considerable stigma. Breakouts can be especially embarrassing for adults because pimples are generally considered a “teen problem” and may wrongly be associated with poor hygiene or health.

As mentioned prior, adult acne is usually more complex than the teenage version.  To successfully treat it, you and your doctor will most likely need to take a multi-pronged approach.  Of course, each individual is different, but here are some possibilities to consider:

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Exercise breaks the inflammation cycle in the body, calming and cooling your system.  You’ll see less redness, fewer blemishes, and a faster turnover of dead skin cells.  Physical activity also helps to control hormonal surges:  studies show exercise reduces production of DHT and DHEA, the hormones responsible in part for acne.

Your doctor and you can develop a multi-modal approach, that can lead to real short-term relief as well as permanent results.  Laser and light technologies, together with certain peels and injections, can clear existing acne blemishes and produce truly dramatic effects—sometimes after even a single visit.   Your doctor can advise you on the proper skin care mechanism to clear and control your acne, and prescribe both topical and oral medications—including the possibility of hormonal treatment to treat the primary underlying cause of adult acne:  hormonal shifts.  Once you have eliminated active breakouts, laser treatments, dermabrasion and/or peels can erase any changes in skin texture and tone due to scarring.

There is no need to be depressed about acne, irrespective of your age. Acne is completely curable when properly diagnosed.  If you are one of the many adult women sitting there, spending hours applying cover-up, never fear.  You are not alone, and we can heal your skin! Contact the board-certified cosmetic dermatologists at Ava MD to learn more about potential treatments for your acne!It’s often not taken particularly seriously, but acne affects 20% of women and can cause scarring in a fifth of those. But there are effective ways of treating it

Adult Acne: Treatment, Causes, And More

W ant to know the difference between acne and spots? There isn’t one, according to Dr Anjali Mahto of the British Association of Dermatologists. How many spots you have is irrelevant – even a few can really bother people. Those afflicted can become anxious, avoid social events and even stop going to work. “The mistake people make is to think acne is a cosmetic condition, ” says Mahto. So if you think you might have acne, you probably do.

Adult-onset acne starts at around the age of 23 but can occur at any age in people who have never had spots before. Mahto says it affects 20% of women compared with 8% of men. It is a condition largely caused by genetics and hormones and not, as myth would have it, through dirty skin and too many chips. Even after the menopause women can suffer from acne – the male hormone androgen, in excessive amounts, is