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The progression from teen
to adulthood does not guarantee the departure of acne
flare-ups. Adults in their 20s, 30s or even 40s can get
adult acne. In some ways, the problems experienced by
teens and teen acne become all the more upsetting for
an adult.
Imagine that what it would be like to have a huge zit
appear on your face on the day of a job interview. Imagine
what it would be like to have a case of adult acne on
the day you are supposed to participate in a wedding.
Either of those scenarios could well 'ruin the day' of
a young adult who gets an unexpected acne flare-up.
If acne symptoms persist, then the adult with recurring
acne might become depressed. Sometime a person with adult
acne demonstrates a marked social anxiety. Both of those
psychological problems highlight the emotional turmoil
stirred up by adult acne.
In some ways, the female adult has an advantage over a
male in regards to recurring run-ins with acne. A female
feels much more comfortable about using make-up to cover-up
an unsightly zit. In addition, some of the newer ingredients
in oral contraceptives have the ability to depress sebum
production.
Both male and female adults need to accept the financial
burden of adult acne. Unlike a teen, an adult can not
turn to a parent when faced with a doctor’s bill.
Adults must realizing that treating acne can require money
and time.
If an adult wants to try a laser treatment for acne or
perhaps blue light therapy, then the adult must set aside
time for that treatment/therapy. That could mean speaking
with their boss about rescheduling one’s work time
to allow for the treatment.
In all cases, acne treatment can take away from a job,
schooling or everyday life. Discussing your treatment
options with your boss or teacher and helping them understand
the problem of acne is essential in feeling good about
getting acne treatment.
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