Adult acne affects 25% of adult men and 50% of adult women at some time in their adult lives. 1/3 of adults affected with facial acne also have acne on their back and body. These are the official statistics, but most adults have had a zit or two in their adult lives. For still unknown reasons, people seem to be struggling with acne into their 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond.1-3 Dermatologists find themselves seeing more adult acne patients than in previous decades. Adult acne can cause depression and social anxiety in an adult the same way it can in a teen.
Treatment of acne in the adult
Men
Since acne in a man is normally the same stubborn case of acne he had as a teen, treatment usually remains the same. There are two treatments which will consistently and predictably clear up most men. The first is The Acne.org Regimen, which harnesses the power of benzoyl peroxide. When used precisely as outlined, The Acne.org Regimen will provide for total clearing in most adult males. Accutane (isotretinoin), while it is often reserved for males with moderate to severe acne and can come with serious side effects, tends to cure about 2/3 of men who take it as well. Dermatologists can also prescribe other medications, but the majority tend to disappoint and will only clear the skin to a limited degree.
Women
Female hormones tend to fluctuate more than male hormones, and unlike men, hormonal treatment is an option for women.5-11 If you are experiencing waves of premenstrual breakouts or are simply dealing with the same stubborn case of acne you had as an adolescent, a quick check of hormone levels (you can ask your family doctor for this test) is prudent. However, if you and your doctor decide not to pursue hormonal treatment, The Acne.org Regimen, which harnesses the power of benzoyl peroxide, will prove strong enough to completely clear up most women. Doctors can also prescribe Accutane (isotretinoin), a powerful systemic oral medication, to women with more severe acne. Accutane provides a cure to about 2/3 of women, but comes with severe side effects including severe birth defects. Doctors can also prescribe other medications, but research shows that the majority of these prescriptions only clear the skin to a limited degree.
A special case: Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome: If you experience a stubborn outbreak of adult onset acne, especially if it comes with hirsuitism (hair overgrowth) and/or menstrual irregularities, it may be a good idea to speak to your doctor to rule out the possibility of poly-cystic ovary syndrome, an easily diagnosed reversible disorder that can affect hormone levels and result in acne.12
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