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Acne does not Only Affect Teenagers
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Acne does not Only Affect Teenagers
Twenty-five percent of all adult men and fifty percent of all adult women suffer from
some form of acne at some time in their life.
Acne is not pleasant at any age however,
adult acne appears to be...
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Acne does not Only Affect Teenagers
Twenty-five percent of all adult men and fifty percent of all adult women suffer from
some form of acne at some time in their life.
Acne is not pleasant at any age however,
adult acne appears to be worse because cystic acne is usually thought to be an issue that
only adolescents have, so when it affects an individual beyond their teenage years, it’s
not just unpleasant but also embarrassing.
In fact adult cystic acne, or any acne for that
matter, is really hard to deal with and can lead to depression, a negative self-image and it
can also lead to social anxiety.
The good news is that most adult cystic acne can be
treated and managed effectively.
It s not known what causes adult acne.
Some individuals believe that adult cystic acne has
hormonal roots.
The appropriate adult acne treatment might involve balancing of
hormones, which typically requires a trip to a healthcare practitioner or dermatologist.
Tests must be carried out to determine if h
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