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Skin Care and Diseases |
Mid-life acne06/30/2011 |
What can I do to treat/prevent acne in my 30s and older? My mom struggles with it as much as I do.
Unfortunately, it is not true that acne only affects teenagers. Acne beyond age 30 is not unusual at all. Proper skin care is important, including the use of the right cleansers that will minimize oiliness but will not cause significant dryness. Treatment is individualized in that some patients will have mostly inflammatory lesions, for which antibiotics and other medications may be needed. Some have more of the comedones (blackheads/whiteheads) that are better treated with topical retinoids or similar agents. Stress has been known to aggravate acne, so does hormonal changes, hence some women get flares premenstrually. There are also medications that could trigger acne. The impact of food or diet is less defined. Overall, a visit to the dermatologist for proper evaluation and management is most helpful.
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Elma D Baron, MD Associate Professor of Dermatology Director, Skin Study Center School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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