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Acne is a common skin condition found in mainly teenagers. However, not only teens suffer from acne, some adults are also encounter this problem. Experts still do not have a full understanding of what causes acne. Why does it stay with some adults and not in others? What we do know is that a hormonal imbalance triggers a sequence of physiological changes in the skin leading to the onset of acne. These events include an excessive production of oil, clogging of hair follicles and bacterial infection. Acne can cause severe damage to the skin and to a person’s self esteem. Acne scars can be serious enough to often disfigure the face. This is why proactive skin care is absolutely necessary. Only about 5% of adults suffer from acne. Adults with acne need a two-fold remedial approach - eradication of acne and continual maintenance. The following tips could help control adult acne and prevent permanent skin damage. Early Action: Begin proactiv skin care medications as soon as a fresh outbreak of acne occurs. This will help control its spread. Keep skin clean and moist: Wash face regularly with warm water, and a mild soap. Use cleansing solution and lotion as a combination as found in the Proactiv acne treatment system. This will help keep the skin healthy and clean to avoid potential scarring. Nowadays several surgical procedures such as dermal fillers, punch excision, punch excision with skin graft replacement, and laser resurfacing are used in removing effects of acne scars. The important thing is to control acne before it controls the way you feel about yourself. |