About adult acne
Common Causes of Adult Acne
Family history and genetic reasons form the foremost reasons for adult acne. A person who has even one of his/her parents suffering from acne in their forties and fifties is most likely to develop same skin condition.
If hormonal imbalance is the major cause for skin breakouts in teenagers, for adults it can be stress. Any damage caused to work life balance due to hectic work schedules can equally damage skin and its immunity to acne. With this cause for acne, the disease can be grouped among certain diseases like asthma which are categorized as ‘mind-body’ diseases.
Treatment
A key element of the treatment process is partaking in a healthy diet. If you love hot, spicy food you could be contributing to your acne woes. Along with spicy foods, greasy foods, alcohol consumption and smoking are all thought to have contributing factors to your adult acne.
So to help in your treatment, you may want to look at your eating and social habits. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always a good alternative to junk for like chips or especially soda pop. Try to consume water instead of sweet sugary drinks. If you have trouble drinking plain water, try water with a hint of fruit flavor as an alternative.
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