Tired Of Dealing With Acne? You’re Not Alone

By Joanne Simpson, MD

Alexandria Associates in Dermatology

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Tired Of Dealing With Acne? You’re Not Alone

Are you over 35 years of age and still experiencing acne breakouts? You’re not alone. The notion that acne is a condition that only affects teenagers is a misconception. Acne impacts people of all ages, however the teenage years, mid-life (30’s–40’s), and the perimenopausal years are most common. Stress and hormonal changes are few underlying reasons acne arises.

Acne treatments are often available as topical or oral options. Use of topicals medications such as antibiotics, retinoids, and other anti-inflammatory agents can be helpful as the only treatment option or they can be combined with oral retinoids, antibiotics, or hormonal blockers (such as spironolactone or oral contraceptive pills) to control acne.

When working with a dermatologist, you get skilled expertise from someone who can prescribe the topical and/or oral treatment that is best suited for the type of acne you have.

In addition, your dermatologist can provide suggestions about skin care or laser options that can augment your acne regimen. For some people, that may involve the use of lasers or microneedling to help with acne scarring or fade creams to improve discoloration caused by resolved acne lesions.

Contact a dermatologist today and discuss your options for treatment.