Stress acne is a thing.
A: Acne is due to many factors including stress and diet and genetics, but ultimately there is a hormone-mediated drive resulting in increased sebum production, as well as plugging up of pores, inflammation and C. acnes bacteria.A: Generally speaking. Adult acne is much more common in women and is typically due to hormonal factors.A: Treatment is similar, except that adult skin tends to be less oily and more sensitive and more often hormonal.A: Face and trunk are similar.
Over-the-counter options mainly include benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid-based products, although retinol, tea tree oil, glycolic acid and azelaic acid or other acids are available and great places to start.
If acne affects much of the chest or back, or scarring is present on the trunk, then generally one requires oral therapies such as antibiotics, hormonal treatments in women or isotretinoin. Photodynamic therapy may also be considered.Article content
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