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Weighed down with acne woes? You’re not alone. A whopping 40 to 50 million people in the United States are affected by this inflammatory—and often just plain embarrassing—skin condition. What’s to blame for your breakouts? Factors include stress, periods, hormones (in women and men) and genetics. Click through to find out some weird facts about zits and what you can do to…
Weighed down with acne woes? You’re not alone. A whopping 40 to 50 million people in the United States are affected by this inflammatory—and often just plain embarrassing—skin condition. What’s to blame for your breakouts? Factors include stress, periods, hormones (in women and men) and genetics. Click through to find out some weird facts about zits and what you can do to lower your chances of a breakout. Medically reviewed in January 2018.
Think you get to be pimple-free after your teen years? Think again. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), while breakouts are most common in teens and young adults, they can still strike in your 30s, 40s and even 50s. Known as adult-onset acne, these breakouts are most common in… these breakouts are most common in women, especially those going through menopause, thanks to your fluctuating hormone levels. The AAD offers other reasons your pimples may be coming back, including stress, family history of adult acne, hair and skin products, and medications.
There are six different types of acne, and some are tougher to treat than others. Common whiteheads and blackheads, caused by blocked pores, generally go away with over-the-counter products. More difficult to treat: papules (raised, solid bumps) and pustules (papules with pus in them). Worse still…More difficult to treat: papules (raised, solid bumps) and pustules (papules with pus in them). Worse still are nodules and cysts, which form deep in the skin and can really hurt. Visit a dermatologist near you for treatment advice.
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