Acne after 30?

• May 3, 2024

Its presence is related to the age of physical and emotional changes: adolescence. However, you can be 25 or 30 years old and witness the first apparitions before the mirror in the dressing table; But what causes acne in adulthood, when it has been left behind after physiological disorders?

According to the dermatologist of the Eugenio Sue Clinic, Valeria Díaz Molina, Acne in adults is presented as inflammatory lesions, which mainly affect women and between 7% and 10% of the population.

The causes of acne in adults can be diverse, but the most common as indicated by Díaz Molina are the following:

1. Formation of a plug in the hair follicle.

2 . Excess production of sebum, related to hormonal problems.

3. Inflammation that can be linked to the use of medicines, sunscreen and makeup.

4. Bacteria

In the case of women, acne is related to hormonal imbalance or ovarian lesions or cysts. This situation generates that the buds appear in specific areas of the face: jaw and cheeks, and is accompanied by alterations of the period and increase of body hair.

The treatments depend directly on the type and severity of acne, but the most common are:

1. Topical or smeared during the nights.

2. Systemic medications for a few months.

3. Many women use drugs called androgens. That is to level the hormonal levels of this type.

Beyond the causes, long-term acne affects not only the appearance but the self-esteem of people. The most advisable is to go with an expert to perform the necessary tests and find out what causes it, so use the most appropriate stretch for your skin.

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