Adult Acne and Rosacea – Types of Acne
As a teenager, acne is a regular part of growing up. Teenagers seem to go through it as a rite of passage into adulthood. What happens when you start to get acne as an adult? Is it the same acne that you had as a teenager, or is it a new strain of acne invading your social life?
Teenagers usually suffer from Acne vulgaris. This is the common, everyday, run of the mill acne. Even though we are older and wiser, our skin is still susceptible to the same old acne that we suffered from as teens.
While adults can also suffer from acne vulgaris, sometimes acne in adults is actually rosacea. This type of adult acne is a very irritating redness that often covers your nose, cheeks, and forehead. The irritation is usually caused by certain triggers such as the sun, wind, a new lotion, or any number of other factors.
Adult acne is a serious skin condition if you get regular breakouts and you should certainly consult a dermatologist if you fall into this category. Many different treatments are available for adult acne, regardless of which type of adult acne you have.
Some of those treatments include antibiotics. These come in both cream and pill form depending on the severity of the acne. If you suffer from severe adult acne, your doctor may suggest Accutane or Retin-A. If your face has been scarred by adult acne, then you might try dermabrasion or even laser surgery to correct skin imperfections.
Adult acne is a common problem, but fortunately there are solutions to help control it. If you suffer from adult acne and specifically rosacea, here are some basic suggestions to improve your chances of staying acne-free:
- Always wear sunscreen when exposed to any sunlight. This will help to protect your skin. Adult acne sufferers often have very sensitive skin.
- Make sure that you take care to use products that are made for sensitive skin. This includes soaps, body wash, lotions, and creams. Even dish washing detergent can irritate your adult acne if it gets on your skin surface.
- Wash your face regularly to keep the oil at bay. This is important, but you must also remember to wash gently. You do not want to inflame the skin by scrubbing too hard.
- Pay attention to what you have done just prior to a flare up. Often you can find those triggers that are causing your adult acne. This is a huge step to finding a solution to your problem skin.
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