The percentage of adults with acne is significantly lower than it is among teenagers. It is possible to get a blemish or have a full break-out at any age. The cause of adult acne is uncertain, but that does not mean it is not treatable. It is more common that most people may think. Teen acne is most prevalent in males, but adult acne appears more in females.

It is common to assume that acne is the result of poor hygiene, which is incorrect. There are several factors involved in the development of acne. Hormones that lead to excess skin oils, clogged pores, and irritation are all leading contributors. Frequent washing of the face could cause irritation that could result in a break-out. It is advised to limit yourself to washing twice a day and after you have been sweating.

Adult acne may be caused by hormones. If you are an adult that is getting more than the occasional pimple, bring the problem to your doctor. A hormonal adult acne treatment may be available, otherwise, they will most likely prescribe benzoyl peroxide, which is the same treatment used in teenagers. It has the greatest percentage of positive results than most other treatment available. It is a topical treatment that works to reduce the blockage of the sebaceous (oil producing) gland.

The best treatment is determined by the type of acne that you have. For women who have hormonal induced acne, oral contraceptives could be prescribed. If you have oily skin and only an occasional pimple or two, perhaps you should just try an over-the-counter topical medicine. Also, something as simple as taking a hot shower and exposing your face to the steam could clear up your skin. The steam opens up your pores to allow them to clear. Most acne is due to pores being clogged with dead skin and bacteria. Cellex-C is an over-the-counter medicine that has be proven a very effective anti-inflammatory. It is also an anti-viral and anti-bacterial antiseptic that promotes quick healing of existing pimples. This is recommended mostly for people who only experience occasional blemishes. It is preferred over benzoyl peroxide mainly because it does not cause additional irritation or redness to appear.

Acne can be depressing at any age, especially when you were expecting to be in the clear for the rest of your years. Adult acne can have a very negative effect on your overall feeling toward yourself. You may lose sight of your self-worth and hide from social situations because of something as simple to treat as acne. Stress can be the main factor in adult acne simply because of how stressful an adult life can be. Paying bills, children, work, and even relationships can factor into your stress. Stress in life is sometimes completely unavoidable, but there are different ways to deal with it. The best way to deal with stress is to find a way to relax. Exercising or stretching when things start to get hectic, or finding another stress-reliever could be very beneficial to you skin's condition.

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John Wellington is from AcneHelpZone.com which provides people who are suffering from acne with quick, relevant and free acne resources that they can download and take away with them for easy reference.