Once considered as primarily a teenage skin condition, pustular acne affects more number of adults today than before. Ask any dermatologist and s/he will probably admit that half their practice consists of adult women. Pustular adult acne is seen primarily around the chin, cheeks and mouth, but might also affect the nose and, in rare cases, the forehead. Symptoms of pustular … [Read more...]

Many adults get acne all over their faces; still others only suffer from acne only around the chin, or the cheeks etc. Then there are some women who only get acne on their foreheads. In this guide, we will study the main reasons behind forehead adult acne as well as ways of treating and preventing it. What are the causes of forehead adult acne? The question many women ask … [Read more...]

You might be surprised to know that even adults in the age range of 50 and above can suffer from acne. Studies show that it is usually women more than men battling adult acne in this age group. Like in case of acne at other ages, the acne in adults aged 50 and over has different causative factors. Causes or acne in adults aged 50 and above Exogenous factors- These include … [Read more...]

It is estimated that nearly 17 million people in the United States, teens and adults, suffer from adult acne. The question is not whether certain foods cause acne- there is simply too much controversy surrounding this topic. The question first and foremost is whether there is indeed a link between one’s diet and acne and whether changing these food habits can actually also … [Read more...]

There is a great debate surrounding smoking and if it is one of the causes of cystic acne on cheeks, jaw line etc. Nearly 20% of Americans, both men and women, smoke. It is essential to determine whether smoking indeed causes cystic acne so that sufferers of this skin condition can take steps to quit the habit. Is there a link between cystic acne and smoking? Nearly 20% of … [Read more...]

Many men and women today suffer from adult acne. In women, hormonal acne is usually found around the mouth, jaw line and the chin region. When it comes to getting rid of acne around the mouth; there is no definitive cure, since what works for one might not work for another. Hence, the topic of today’s discussion is treating acne around mouth and chin region quickly and also … [Read more...]

Adult acne is a fact of life for many women. Numerous perimenopausal women suffer from acne on the chin for which they try several treatments. Most of these do not help, especially because majority of the over-the-counter products are only meant for acne sufferers in their 20s and 30s. This leads one to wonder if what they are suffering from is indeed acne or some other skin … [Read more...]

There are many foods that are known to trigger acne breakouts. Primary among these are sugar, chocolate, junk food and even cheese and dairy. Recently, milk and milk products are being blamed for acne. Plenty of research has also proven the milk and acne connection. In this guide, we will evaluate whether milk indeed causes acne breakouts and if so what can be done about … [Read more...]

Most of us would think that acne is a teenage issue that would ebb as we step into adulthood. This is a myth which has been busted thanks to the large number of adult patients visiting dermatologist’s office owing to acne problems. It is natural for many adults to wonder if there is a correlation between stress and acne. It has now been scientifically established that stress … [Read more...]

Acne being one of the most common skin conditions around the world, affects almost anyone. It can affect teenagers as they grow up, sometimes are fortunate to outgrow it through adulthood. Acne does not only affect teenagers, but occur in adults as well. While some teenagers continue having acne through adulthood, some people experience the first onset of acne during their … [Read more...]