Acne isn't just a teenage plight; it can hang around for the long haul, troubling adults in their thirties, forties and even fifties.
It's no small issue, either – millions around the globe are grappling with unwanted breakouts, with research revealing that up to 15% of women and 5% of men wrestle with this pesky skin condition.The question is, what causes adult acne and how can it be treated?
Battling with acne vulgaris means dealing with six types of spots: blackheads, whiteheads, papules (those tender little red bumps), pustules (like papules but topped with a white point), hard lumps known as nodules, and the big, bad cysts. "Cysts are the most severe type of acne spot," Dr Ross Perry, medical director of Cosmedics, notes. "The large, pus-filled lumps, similar to boils, carry the greatest risk of permanent scarring." Treating adult acne can be a real challenge, not to mention the toll it takes on one's confidence.
Studies underscore the stark reality that acne can trigger depression or anxiety, reports the Mirror. Dr Perry warns, "Depending on the severity, acne can affect your everyday life and impact your self-confidence," He continues, explaining the emotional fallout: "Having acne can have a real impact on emotional wellbeing.
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