By Bob Grant
Eight Causes of Adult Acne
The causes for adult acne are
often the same as they were during the teen years for people who had acne as
teenagers. However, for adults who never
had acne before, there can be new reasons for why they have now developed acne.
While the exact causes of adult
acne are debatable, it is well known that hormonal fluctuations can trigger the
onset of adult acne. That is why many women suffering from adult acne notice a
change in their acne around the time of their menstrual cycle.
While hormones are a big
contributor to the onset of adult acne, there are a number of other reasons as
well. Here are eight major causes of
adult acne.
1. The Poorly Understood Cause of
Most Teenage and Adult Acne
Most dermatologists focus entirely
on the skin when they talk about the causes of teenage and adult acne. They concentrate on how dry cells mix with
sebum, and the resulting blockages or plugs that occur in the pores. These plugs then lead to sebum build-up, and
bacterial infections often result.
Although there is certainly truth
to this answer, it is not complete. And failing to understand the deeper causes
of teenage and adult acne unfortunately results in most acne treatments
failing.
The cause of acne is actually
toxins and wastes that build up inside the body that cannot be properly
eliminated. The body has several \"normal\" methods for expelling
these toxins, through the liver, kidneys, colon, small intestine, and other
organs.
However, if any of these organs
are weak and can\'t handle the load -- or if the buildup is too great or too
rapid -- acne can result.
That is because the body
absolutely must get rid of the toxins.
So in a last ditch effort to cleanse itself, the body tries to flush the
unwanted toxins out through the pores of the skin. The sores and blemishes that
result are what we call acne.
Now let\'s discuss additional
causes of adult acne.
2. Adult Acne and Menstruation
Oftentimes, a woman\'s adult acne
will revolve around her menstrual cycle and pimples will develop a few days
before the onset of her period.
The reason for this is that during
this time, a woman\'s estrogen levels are decreasing while her progesterone
levels begin to rise. This causes the sebaceous glands to produce more oil,
which can result in the onset of pimples.
3. Adult Acne and Pregnancy
As if pregnant women don\'t have
enough to worry about, they often have to worry about developing acne too!
It is very common for adult acne
to present itself during pregnancy. Women undergo a slew of hormonal changes
during pregnancy.
Acne is often at its worst during
the first three months of pregnancy, when hormones are fluctuating all over the
map. However, it is possible for acne to last throughout the entire pregnancy
and to continue into the breastfeeding period.
Fortunately, most pregnant women
will likely go back to their pre-pregnancy complexions with time.
4. Adult Acne and Polycystic
Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also
often referred to as Polycystic Ovarian Disease, is one of the most commonly
misdiagnosed conditions in women. The condition affects six to ten percent of
all women -- and most women don\'t even know they have it!
While irregular or absent
menstruation is the most common sign of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, acne is
almost always present when this condition occurs.
Women suffering from Polycystic
Ovarian Syndrome suffer from substantial hormone imbalances. When these hormone
imbalances are treated, the acne often resolves itself.
5. Adult Acne and Menopause
It would be nice to think that
menopause would signal the beginning of the end of adult acne. Unfortunately,
adult acne can appear in postmenopausal women, too.
While it\'s not common, it\'s not
impossible to experience the onset of acne during your 40\'s, 50\'s and beyond.
When acne develops at this stage in the game, it\'s usually mild, but it can
still be a cause of embarrassment and annoyance.
6. Adult Acne and Medication
Research has shown that some
medications can cause adult acne. These
include anabolic steroids, some meds that contain lithium and iodine, isoniazid
and rifampin, and some anti-epileptic medications.
7. Adult Acne and Chemicals
Chlorinated industrial chemicals
can create a skin disorder called chloracne, which is actually a type of rash
that is caused by exposure to chlorinated industrial chemicals or herbicides.
8. Adult Acne and Physical
Pressure or Friction
Finally, adult acne can be caused
by certain types of chronic physical pressure to the skin, such as the
placement of a violin beneath the jaw and chin, or the chafing from the straps
of a backpack. This type of acne is
called acne mechanica.
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