Information on How to Treat Adult Acne
by Dave Lavinsky
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Although most teenagers get some form of acne, adults in their
twenties, thirties, forties, or even older, can develop acne. Men and
women alike experience acne, but men get it more severely. There are many
adult acne treatments to choose from.
All acne treatments work by preventing new breakouts, and must be used
over a period of weeks or months. Even if you begin to see improvement,
continue treatment. Follow the directions on the package or as prescribed
by your dermatologist.
There are many over-the-counter adult acne treatments to unblock pores,
reduce bacteria and dry out pimples. They contain the acids or antibiotics
benzoyl peroxide (such as Neutrogena On-The-Spot), salicylic acid (such as
Stri-dex), sulfur or resorcinol (such as Clearasil Adult Care).
Even more numerous are prescription drugs and topicals that curb oil
build-up, skin cell shedding and bacteria growth - all while drying and
peeling away old acne and stimulating healthy skin growth. For women,
there are even drugs that decrease testosterone levels. In cases of
unresponsive or severe acne, isotretinoin (Accutane) may be used. Talk to
your dermatologist to find out what is appropriate for your case of
acne.
Beyond oral and topical medications, there are a number of other
options for adult acne treatment.
Microdermabrasion is basically a sand-blasting technique that can clear
up minor blemishes caused by acne. Light chemical peels with salicylic
acid or glycolic acid help to unblock the pores, open the blackheads and
whiteheads, and stimulate new skin growth. Injections of corticosteroids
may be used for treating large red bumps (nodules). Birth control pills
have the desirable side effect of treating and reducing acne
breakouts.
Laser resurfacing can be helpful in treating acne as well, by
vaporizing the acne and clearing the way for new skin to grow.
To avoid scarring, you should never pick or squeeze acne, especially
inflammatory acne or “pustules”. Squeezing forces infected material deeper
into the skin, causing additional inflammation and possible scarring.
Also, avoid scrubbing your skin. If you do get scars, acne scar treatment
is available in many forms.
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