Adult acne affects workforce and requires professional treatment
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 13:19 · Archive
Adult acne is a medical condition that can be treated, though the best approach varies by person and cause.
Adult acne is a medical condition that can intensify during working life. One marketer and content creator living in the Philippines experienced worsening breakouts on her cheeks and chin as an adult, which affected her willingness to look her bosses in the eye and took a toll on her self-esteem and self-confidence.
According to Dr. Crystal Aguh, director of the Ethnic Skin Program at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, acne forms when tiny pores in the skin become clogged by oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. The condition can appear on various parts of the body including the chest, shoulders and back, in addition to the face. Hormonal acne is particularly common in women and older adults, typically appearing along the jawline and chin, whilst steroid use can also trigger breakouts.
Whilst pimples can fade over weeks to months, persistent patches that spread may indicate acne requiring professional treatment. Breakouts can leave dark marks and scars that take longer to heal. Dr. Aguh advised that dermatologists know how to treat acne effectively, and those experiencing discoloration or changes in skin texture should see a dermatologist rather than suffer alone.
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- Adult acne is real, but there are ways to treat it. Here's what to knowAdult acne can be just as bad as teenage breakouts, but there are ways to treat it.Clickorlando · 10 Oct, 12:57
- Adult acne is real, but there are ways to treat it. Here's what to knowAdult acne can be just as bad as teenage breakouts, but there are ways to treat it.News4Jax · 10 Oct, 12:57
In this story: Gillian Maegan Montalbo · Dr. Crystal Aguh · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine · Philippines
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