What Is Acne? Types of Acne. Acne or "Acne Vulgaris" is not just a problem for teenagers, people from ages 10 through 40 can be affected too. It is not unusual for women, in particular, to develop acne in their mid- to late-20s, even if they have not had breakouts ever or in years. On the positive side, those few individuals who have acne into their 40s may well grow out of it. Any of the following could represent acne on your skin: whiteheads, blackheads, congested pores ("comedones"), pimples ("zits"), pustules, or cysts (deep pimples, boils). The pus in pustules and cysts is sterile and does not actually contain infectious bacteria. These blemishes occur wherever there are many oil (sebaceous) glands, mainly on the face, back, and chest. The culprit is sebum (see-bum), a fat in the skin. Our skin release more sebum when our hormones surge. This is why teenagers so often get acne. This is why females often breakout before their periods. Since hormones fluctuate in the years leading up to menopause, many women in their 40s and 50s get acne. You can do a lot to vanish your acne using products available at a drugstore or somewhere else that do not require a prescription. However, for tougher cases of acne, you better consult a skin doctor for treatment options. |
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