It is a common belief by many that chin cystic acne and other forms of acne disorders disappear, more or less, once reaching adulthood, saying “goodbye” to our acne-prone teenage years. However, many adult women can still suffer from acne breakouts that are equal to, if not worse, than what was experienced as a teen. Even those who may not have even suffered from acne problems as a teen, may find themselves battling them in later years.
All across the globe, women of all races and origins suffer from acne problems well into their adult years. It is estimated that over 50% of women will suffer from the condition in their adult lives. Even those who religiously take care of there skin may still have sudden outbreaks, joining in the ever-present battle.
Most cases of acne are often a result of female hormonal changes occurring within the body, whether during pregnancy, puberty or even premenstrual cycles. This creates an rise of male-related hormone androgrens, which cause glands to produce excessive amounts of body oil to emerge upon the skin’s surface.
Extra oils on the skin surface can clog pores, leading to buildup of the oils along with dead skin cells. This causes a swelling of the hair follicles, which can create optimum breeding grounds for bacteria and, in the end, can cause breakouts, also known as skin lesions.
Many different treatments, whether store-bought or at-home remedies, are available for acne disorders. However, it is a often a good concept to sort one’s skin type beforehand, such as combination (dry and oily), dry or oily skin. Different skin types may result in different kinds of reactions or results during treatment, and may be affected differently by certain chemicals. For instance, oil-free products may specifically work well with dry skin, but not so much with oily skin, which could actually make matters worse in terms of acne problems.
Having a good and consistent skincare regime is often helpful, if not highly-recommended, when it comes to all forms of skin problems or maintenance, including chin acne or likewise. When concerning mild types of acne, topical acne treatments are often recommended, bearing commonly-used ingredients or chemicals such as sulfur, benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, and salicylic acid.
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