Adult Acne

by Daniel W. Kern
updated about 1 year ago

Although acne is often viewed as a teenage affliction, many adults struggle with acne. It affects 25% of all adult men and 50% of adult women at some time in their adult lives.

People can develop acne or have an acne recurrence in their 30s, 40s and beyond. It can be difficult to cope with no matter your age, and can cause depression and social anxiety in an adult the same way it can in a teen.

It is thought that adult acne may have hormonal roots. Doctors may have methods of getting your hormones in check.

It is important to realize that adult acne is more common than people may think, and adult sufferers are not alone. If you are troubled by adult acne, promptly consult your doctor. Many adult sufferers have also been completely cleared with the Acne.org Regimen, and you may want to ask your doctor if benzoyl peroxide would be a good solution for your type of acne.