Meet the Experts
When Does Acne Typically Stop?
The majority of female adults with acne had persistent acne from adolescence on.
“If underlying factors are not addressed, acne may not stop at all,” explains Thornfeldt.
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What Causes Adult Acne?
“Adult acne usually begins in the late 20s to early 30s.
Stress is a catalyst that can play a role in aggravating the condition.
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Genetics plays a large part as well.”
Other Acne Causes
Does Losing Oil With Age Help With Acne?
“Instead of flowing freely through the pores, it becomes blocked and forms a plug.
Adult acne is also often associated withdry skin, which can exacerbate an existing acne condition.”
He also suggestssulfur, “a powerful ingredient that controls the oil that feeds the bacteria.”
Thornfeldt also recommends products that address bacterial and yeast-causing acne, like his Epionce Lytic Plus Tx cream.
“Oral treatments such as pills can be more effective than topical treatments.
It’s the only ‘magic’ pill we have.
A patient should never get to the point when they have scarring.
Isotretinoin must be taken seriously, prescribed, and monitored.”
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