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Adult Acne
I am in my late twenties and for the past year I have been experiencing episodes of stubborn acne breakouts. However, I did not have acne problems as a teenager. Usually they come before the menstrual cycle and no matter what I do, I cannot calm them down. Recently I feel my skin texture has become uneven.
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Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Hormonal acne is very common in females over 25 years of age.you might need to get some blood tests done.
You should consult online with pictures and detailed history for the treatment.
Stress is one if the aggravating factors.
Take early treatment to prevent scarring and pigmentation.
Do not self medicate or take treatment from quacks. Consult a qualified dermatologist
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear. Your history is suggestive of hormonal acne, as you already know now.
This can be treated. Consult online for a detailed prescription
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Online consultation
Health Tips
Avoid dairy products and deep fried sugary foods.
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Dr. Mamta Shah
Cosmetologist
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hello,
Most common cause of adult acne is hormonal. Hormonal acne is to be ruled out along with other symptoms like weight gain, excessive facial hair growth and pigmented patches over nape of neck and axilla. Approach of adult acne is completely different. Do not try to self treat.
Always get an endocrine profile done so as to assure the diagnosis.
Premenstrual acne is something which is inevitable but you can prevent them by using spot treatment and anti-acne agents under doctor's supervision.
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Consult me via practo pro along with proper photographs and other details.
Health Tips
- Hydration is a key
- Cut on dairy and sugar products
- Try detox and De-stress therapy
- Weight reduction
- Yoga and meditation
- calm down as its gonna worse your hormones and acne of course
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