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Most of the adult men and women get adult acne during their adult lives. It can persist well into one’s 30s, 40s, and even 50s. As acne is a common skin disease, it can cause depression and social anxiety in an adult just like teenagers.

For most adult men, adult acne appears after age 20 will be an unusual occurrence. As a man who having adult acne, the lesions are more often seen on the chest and back. Moreover adult acne can be arises on the back which called ‘backne’.

As Testosterone hormone changes in male, adult acne can be occur and bring prominent scratches and wounds throughout the skin. For some men, he might get acne for the first time at the 20s and 30s while others re-appears at 25-30 years of age or after adolescence. No matter which case are you, there are 4 things you have to know before you apply any acne treatment.

Acne Vulgaris Has Stuck Around

In general, acne vulgaris which also called as teenager acne, still can appear although you approach age 20. It turns up to be adult acne somewhat later than the acne vulgaris. The surface of skin such as lower cheek, the chin, and along and below the jaw line will get lesions.

As An Athlete

In recent years, adult acne on the chest and backs of men is being seen increasingly when he participate in vigorous athletic activities. As the primary areas are most often under clothing, acne can caused by sweating and friction. You may need to examine your routine if you find your acne is aggravated by regular activities.

Using Performance-enhancing Drugs

Adult acne can be appear if someone using performance-enhancing preparations. However, this acne reactions will disappear when stop using drug medication. If the medication need to extend for a long period, the adult acne still can be treated by using the same medication which are used to get rid of acne.

You Don’t Really Have Acne

If you have any doubt about your diagnosis, see a dermatologist. He may tell you that you do not have acne at all but may have rosacea, an adult acne look-alike. It happened due to shaving your face and maybe even from shaving your chest and back.

In general, adult acne is overwhelmingly a condition seen in women. However, men get significant scarring from acne than women. It is very difficult to cope with acne at later stages and therefore should be handled with care and must be immediately shown to a dermatologist to find out the underlying causes before it gives rise to serious conditions like depression and social anxiety.