Adult Acne Adult Acne Adult acne affects 25% of adult men and 50% of adult women at some point. On this page, adult acne versus adult onset acne is... September 27, 2019
About Acne
If you have ever had a pimple, you’ve had acne. It is a hormonal and inflammatory disease that affects all ethnicities, particularly during adolescence and early adulthood, and is found primarily on the face and upper body.
Acne lesions occur when the pores of the skin become clogged, trapping skin oil and bacteria inside, leading to a variety of acne lesions, from mild acne to severe acne that can scar.
Factors that may make acne worse: genetics, hormones, physical irritation of the skin, stress, sunburns, cosmetics, and diet.
Avoid pore-clogging ingredients, and always pop correctly.
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Body Acne Back and Body Acne About half of people with facial acne have body acne. It occurs most often on the back, chest, and the back of the neck. Treatment is similar to treatment for facial acne, but since the skin of the body is tougher, it can usually handle a more aggressive treatment regimen. October 04, 2019
Lifestyle Habits Can a Lack of Sleep Cause Acne? Research shows that proper sleep leads to reduced stress, balanced hormone levels, healthy skin oil production, and a well-functioning immune system - all of which may help prevent acne. October 04, 2019
Diet Does Being Overweight or Obese Make You More Likely to Develop Acne or to Have More Severe Acne? Evidence shows a correlation between excessive weight and acne in women, but the evidence is contradictory in men. In other words, based on the limited and imperfect studies we have so far, overweight and/or obese women may be more likely to have acne, but the same has not yet been shown in men. November 03, 2019
Lifestyle Habits Does Humid Weather Worsen Acne? Researchers are still not sure whether humidity worsens acne. However, some scientists posit that it might disrupt the balance of bacteria in the skin, impair... November 09, 2019
Pregnancy Does Pregnancy Cause Acne? The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy normally lead to clearer skin. However, especially during the third trimester, an acne flare may occur. If you do experience acne during pregnancy, be sure to speak with your doctor before using any medications. November 17, 2019
Stress Does Stress Affect Acne? Despite a lack of rigorous studies for us to draw from, since stress - particularly chronic stress - may lead to increased skin oil production and inflammation in the skin, it makes scientific sense that it will lead to more acne symptoms. November 17, 2019
Emotional/Psychological Acne Dysmorphia Acne dysmorphia is a mental illness, linked to body dysmorphic disorder, and similar in psychiatric terms to Anorexia Nervosa. People with acne dysmorphia feel obsessed with skin imperfections and often damage their skin through picking. November 21, 2019
About Acne Acne Myths Myths abound when it comes to acne. This page dispels all of the major myths and presents the facts. November 21, 2019
For Females Female Acne Facts about female acne are explored. Premenstrual acne, pregnancy, hormonal treatment (spironolactone, cyproterone acetate). Reviews & Support. November 23, 2019