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Essential Things to Know About Acne in Adults
Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that mainly occurs when the hair follicles become clogged with excess oil on the skin surface. Dead skin cells and bacteria add on to the condition making it worse. Anything applied on the face can end up clogging the pores. Sunscreens and cream foundations used for makeup that have oil as the base can also contribute to causing acne in adults. Acne is not dangerous but the treatment required will depend on its severity. 1. What causes acne in adults? Hormones in both females and males stimulate the adrenal glands. This brings about an onset of acne. As mentioned before, anything applied on the face has a chance of clogging the pores. It is best to use products that are oil-free, be it sunscreens or foundations and instead use powder-based cosmetics. Hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, and menstruation can also trigger excess oil production in women. People who smoke are prone to suffering from acne. For women, in particular, acne can remain for years, flaring up occasionally at least a week before menstruation and clearing up thereafter. However, a severe onset in older adults could have an underlying cause that requires investigation and attention. 2.
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