5 Reasons Why You Still Have Acne

5 Reasons Why You Still Have Acne

Acne is probably one of the biggest problems teenagers face when it comes to skin.

Unfortunately, at present, not only adolescents struggle with the problem of acne, but also adults, who are subject to this "risk" even at the age of 40.

How do you solve this problem and why are you still having acne?

Do you count yourself among the 50% of "bad guys"

What happens:
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, half of women in the world suffer from acne at some point in their post-adolescent years. This problem is often caused by hormonal fluctuations, at least during puberty, but also during pregnancy, premenopause, menopause or when changing contraception.

What it looks like:
This type of acne looks like swollen, painful cysts that seem to go away. "During youth, acne" takes over "T zone, while in older age, acne spreads to the neck and chest," says Jennifer Chwalek, a dermatologist.

What to try:
As a quick remedy, your dermatologist may inject a solution that contains cortisone and may relieve inflammation. However, to prevent this problem, your dermatologist may recommend spironolactone, an oral drug that blocks androgen hormones, often responsible for the development of acne in adults.

You are looking for the elixir of youth

What happens:
There are a lot of products that promise to prevent and treat the signs of aging, but using all of them together can cause severe acne. However, there are numerous anti-aging products, specially created for people suffering from acne. Look for these products instead of throwing money at a lot of inefficient creams, even harmful to your skin.

What it looks like:
the acne caused by the improper use of beauty products is thicker and leaves your skin more "shiny" (and not in the right sense) than normal.

What to try:
If you have an acne-prone complexion, look for oil-free products and use them easy. Also, Dr. Chwalek recommends that you read the product label carefully before buying and choose only those that do not have ingredients such as lanolin, squalene, alcohol or oils, as all of these components can aggravate acne.

The responsibilities of an adult overwhelm you

What happens:
Stress and exhaustion are causes of increased cortisone levels and this can also lead to increased testosterone levels, all of which result in acne. Also, Dr. Chwalek states that "these" anti-stress "items you buy from tonomates (juices, chocolate, candies, etc.) are NOT helpful!

What it looks like:
Acne caused by stress is a little milder and resembles acne that you had in adolescence: reddish and extremely annoying spots that appear everywhere.

What to try:
Ointments with benzoid peroxide and salicylic acid, the "golden remedy" for acne during adolescence can be a pretty tough remedy for an adult's skin. These often cause skin drying, a major problem for women who are already struggling with the lack of hydration caused by aging. For this reason, it is recommended to look for anti-acne products with a lower concentration of active ingredient. And go to bed earlier!

Have you recently bought a ... mirror!

What happens:
Have you recently renovated your bathroom, bought yourself a bigger mirror, have more time to analyze everything that happens in your complexion, or simply obsessed with "bothering" your tiny flaws on the face now? bigger. Chwalek says that adult patients tend to spend more time in front of the mirror and are more likely to "treat" skin rashes with their own tools (hands) or to try all sorts of "wonderful remedies" that they don't do. nothing but making things worse.

What it looks like:
inflammation, redness, itching, all in one place! And because the restoration of the skin cells slows with age and the treatment of this problem takes longer and can leave scars.

What to try:
Keep your hands away from the front!

Don't suffer from acne!

What happens:
good news? You don't have acne! The bad news? It is possible that you suffer from dermatitis, a skin disorder quite common among middle-aged women who is often confused with acne. Experts have not yet been able to detect what causes this problem, but the appearance of this type of dermatitis has been linked to the prolonged use of cosmetic products with steroids or other irritating ingredients.

What it looks like: 
A reddish irritation around the mouth and the bottom of the face. It may also cause itching or itching.

What to try:
Dermatologists generally treat this problem with antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs.