Anyone in Tustin, CA, who suffers from adult acne knows what an embarrassing problem it can be. The stress of trying to hide your face is a struggle; in general, this condition can disrupt your life.
But Enhanced Dermatology of Orange County has Dr. Jay Applebaum, Dr. Karol Dangaran, Dr. Mary Jung, and Dr. Wieke Liem, all dermatologists who can create a customized treatment plan to manage your issue better. Let's talk about everything you should know about adult acne.
Causes
Hormones are a major cause of acne in adults. For instance, you could experience it from hormone fluctuations or a hormonal imbalance. Stress, your diet (particularly if it's high in sugar), and an inadequate skincare routine can also contribute.
Treatment Options
Some people may benefit from changing their skincare routine, which will, in return, clear the acne. On the other hand, you may benefit from a diet change to eliminate foods that are causing the acne.
Others may need to have the underlying cause addressed. For instance, let's say you suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A doctor may need to prescribe you birth control pills to regulate your hormones.
Sometimes, the acne treatment we prescribe at our Tustin, CA, office is a topical medication to reduce skin inflammation. We may give an oral drug, such as spironolactone, to decrease the effects of male hormones on your skin.
We also offer laser and intense pulsed light therapy (IPL). The laser therapy works by revealing a layer of skin underneath that doesn't have the acne, while IPL uses light energy to decrease skin inflammation and target acne-causing bacteria.
Skin Care Routine
No matter your age, you could benefit from developing a skincare routine. Twice per day, once in the morning and another time before bed, cleanse the skin where you have the acne. We recommend a cleanser consisting of salicylic acid.
Exfoliate once in the morning and once at night as well. Use an exfoliating cream rather than pumice rock or an abrasive sponge or brush. Make sure you use any medication as prescribed. While it may seem beneficial to use a cream more than a doctor prescribes, this can have the exact opposite effect you desire.
Additionally, you could benefit from moisturizing in the morning and at night. You could add a toner to your regimen if you're having trouble with skin discoloration.
Enhanced Dermatology of Orange County, serving Tustin, CA, and the nearby region, treats adult acne. We have four experts on our team: Dr. Applebaum, Dr. Dangaran, Dr. Jung, and Dr. Liem, all of whom can help with the embarrassment.
Call our office at 714-790-0005 today.