What? Adult Can Get Acne?

People who suddenly get acne for the first time in their twenties or thirties might remark, " It can't be happening! Acne is only for teenagers!" After passing their teenage years with a pimple free skin, these people thought that they are the lucky fews who wouldn't have acne problems in their lives.

Well, adult-onset acne is a reality and it is getting more common as compared to the past. The fact that acne on adult is a lot more worse than those that on teenagers makes adult acne sufferers having difficulties in accepting that they really have acne. Adult-onset acne, which is also known as post adolescent acne or female acne is very prominent in women who experience vast hormonal changes in their bodies during their pre menstrual cycles.

In adult-onset acne, there are less occurrence of comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) but more of inflammatory acne lesions. Nodules, which are tender and firm lumps may leave scars when they heal, are also present but luckily the occurrence of nodules is less frequent in adult women who have acne.

In general, the adult acne will center more often on the lower part of the face; particularly in the lower area of the cheek, chin and also on the area along the jaw line. This means that the acne is more difficult to control as the skin around this area is more sensitive and will be easily irritated from the dryness that are caused by the application of acne medication. Therefore, many women are taking oral antibiotics and combination of topical treatment such as Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula to treat their acne. Taking oral contraceptive pill is also a good method to treat adult acne.