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Adult Acne Cause and solution needed

July 2, 2008 - 5:32pm 616 reads 6 comments

Hi,

I am Sathiya of age 24, single. I have adult acne problem. My skin is oily skin and I am getting depressed because of adult acne. I also have scale formation in my scalp. If my adult acne got cured, scales will come, and vice versa. I have used many creams. But no solution.

I have a doubt whether I have harmones problem. I am getting regular periods. Is there any possibility to test my body harmones and get cured?
If it is harmone problem, Will yoga or exercise be the solution for that?

Please help me to get out of my depression.

Regards,
Sathiya Priya M

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joanna

I am so sorry you are going through this. Someone actually just posted about adult acne today & you can find some resources through this link: http://www.empowher.com/ask/skin-hair-and-nails/can-you-make-any-recomme...

I am sure you will be getting more info. from others, but this may be a good place to start.

lowengail

This may work for you -- you'd have to check. It works well for me: http://www.amazon.com/AVEDA-Scalp-Remedy-3-7-100/dp/B000BL0ADA

alysiak

Have you consulted a dermatologist? The WebMD Acne Health Center suggests that treatment depends upon the type of (adult) acne you have.

Your dermatologist might even be able to help you analyze your diet, to see if there are any triggers in the foods you consume.

There are so many different products available over the counter; but, it can get expensive trying them out. I do suggest checking with a dermatologist.

Help this helps.

Anonymous

Hey there, don't worry about your problem. why don't you consult a good dermatologist.just try it out, and just eat healthy you would surely be relieved of your problem
Eliza

Susan Cody

Hi Sathiya

I have the same problem as you - and I have a pretty healthy diet and exercise regularly. I'm also careful to cleanse and moisturize morning and night too.

I did eventually see a dermatologist, who put me on a topical medication called clindamycin (also known as Cleocin) that I use twice a day and I haven't had acne since. I do have to use it daily though.

I know several other women with the same problem who take the same medication and it has worked for all of them too.

While I'd prefer a more natural route, this has been the only solution for me. If you can see a dermatologist, that should be your next step. Good luck and please keep us updated!

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