Acne in adults: is it normal?

The acne It is considered a real aesthetic problem for many young people, being very common between 13 and 16 years, since it mainly tends to appear during puberty and adolescence.

It is a disease that affects the sebaceous glands, which produce a fatty substance that is called tallow. Inside the follicles, sebum transports dead skin cells to the surface of the skin. However, when a follicle is covered, a pimple or pimple appears.

In most cases pimples or pimples appear on the face, neck, shoulders, back and chest. And although it is very common in younger people, did you know that it can also affect Adults?.

Why does acne appear in adults?

It is very common for acne to appear when we are young, we are in the middle of adolescence, and then it disappears. It is a moment in which we feel happy and grateful, because at last the acne has disappeared from our skin. But suddenly, one day, we realize that it reappears again.

Although it can recur due to hormonal problems, the truth is that in adults one of the most common causes of acne is the stress.

Why? This is mainly due to the fact that nerves, anxiety and stress itself tend to produce an increase in androgens, which favors the appearance of those annoying granites.

Therefore, the key is to try to follow a lifestyle as relaxed and calm as possible, practicing physical exercise to de-stress and even following a useful relaxation technique, such as meditation or yoga.

What other causes can cause the appearance of acne in adults?

Nor can we forget about the other causes of acne in adults:

  • Changes of season that can cause a hormonal imbalance.
  • Environmental pollution.
  • Excessive use of body creams, or creams not suitable for our skin.
  • Follow an unbalanced diet.

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