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Submitted on : 2008-05-02 08:16:14 |
Adult Acne Rosacea CausesJust when you thought you’d really survived puberty. Later in life, acne can still pose a major challenge. Acne rosacea is commonly called adult acne. Thick red skin on the nose and cheeks, pus filled blisters, small red bumps and blood vessels visible on the skin surface. There’s really no single cause of adult acne. Possible causes run the gamut from blocked hair follicles, overproductive oil glands, bacteria and pollutants accumulating on the skin, to many culprits we’re just beginning to discover. Stress, hot spicy foods and alcohol consumption can also trigger the rosacea reaction in adults.
Acne rosacea is capricious. It can go into remission and then rear its ugly head suddenly, usually at the worst possible times. Physicians frequently prescribe antibiotics and topical medications to lessen the intensity of the flare-ups. Topical medications containing salicylic acid or sulfur can help to unblock clogged hair follicles and stop the burning sensation that acne brings. Benzyl peroxide kills bacteria and slows down overstimulated oil glands.
Retin A has also gained an impressive reputation as a treatment. By drying up the blemishes and preventing new pimples from forming, it can make dealing with the condition a bit easier. Antibiotic creams or lotions have also been found to be very effective treatments. Unfortunately, these preparations can also produce extremely dry skin and peeling which only exacerbate the visible effects of aging, and make the victim uncomfortable. Retin-A, and many other forms of retinol, can also cause added problems if you spend too much time in the sun. Either way with the rosacea or with its treatments the skin experiences heightened sensitivity to the environment. Another derivative of Vitamin A isotretinoin can sometimes eliminate acne outbreaks for extended periods, even years. Its drawbacks, however, may make you think twice. Muscle pain, headache, and itching may result, and pregnant woman should be concerned about possible birth defects. Serious cases of adult acne are sometimes treated with steroids either taken orally or injected directly into pimples (ouch!). Estrogen slows skin oil production, making it a possible treatment. But estrogen has a downside, including the formation of blood clots, and possible links to cancer formation. Needless to say, it is rarely used. Your physician or dermatologist will become your best friend and will steer you towards the best treatment for your particular situation. Articles on Adult Acne: |
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