WHAT ARE SOME CAUSES OF ADULT ACNE?

If you think that your acne disappeared in your teenage years only to find it springing back up in your adult years, have no fear. Adult acne is a very prevalent problem in America and the World, and you are not alone by far. One out of 5 women between 25 and 40 will suffer from this dilemma.

But What causes adult acne?

Usually adult acne is caused by blackheads initially, which are pores clogged with dead skin cells. The dead skin cells mix with bacteria and when exposed to air, turn a dark blackish color. Dirty hands can spread blackheads and when they become inflamed, they can turn into red pimples. Pimples that become infected turn into a white pustule and breaking these pustules with your hands can cause scarring.

There are many other factors besides skin that can cause adult acne. Some of these are birth control pills, stress, low quality cosmetics, and stress. Amazingly, stress causes oil glands to act up. Bad cosmetics lets your pores start growing some nasty bacteria. Hormones affect sebaceous glands and how they react. Birth control pills can cause breakouts because of androgen.