Will I develop adult acne? There is no way to predict who will develop adult acne and who will not. Unfortunately, adult acne can present for the first time even in your 40’s. For many of our adult patients, we …
At what age will my adult acne stop? The unfortunate answer is that, when left untreated, acne can persist into your 50’s. Hormonal changes can stimulate increased production of sebum in the hair follicle. This produces an ideal environment for …
I never had acne as a teenager, why am I suddenly experiencing it as an adult? According to reports, adult acne is on the rise, especially for females. A 2008 study out of the University of Alabama found that more than …
NYC acne expert, Dr. Eric Schweiger, shares his 5 tips to fight adult acne: Visit your dermatologist ASAP – do not waste time trying to determine the best OTC acne regimen for your skin. While you are playing around with …
Adult acne can show up anytime after your teenage years; some people experience adult acne during their twenties, while others experience adult acne much later in their lives. Dr. Schweiger notes that, “Acne can occur at anytime. We most commonly …
Most people assume that, by the time they reach their twenties, their acne days are behind them. The truth is that adult acne, which can present anytime and flare into your sixties, is a common phenomenon. Adult acne requires unique …
If you thought the onset of your adult years meant zero acne breakouts, then think again. Adult acne is on the rise. In fact, over half of women age 25 and older suffer from acne breakouts. Adult acne tends to …
It’s teenagers who are usually associated with acne breakouts. But what about the adults? Increasingly, a large percentage of acne patients are above the age of 30. The cause is due to a mix of factors, including hormonal changes that …
Adult acne seems to come up out of nowhere; after escaping years of teenager acne, most adults don’t anticipate breaking out in their 20’s and 30’s. Over-the-counter treatments, such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, that seemed to help during …
Adult acne can be very frustrating. Many patients who never had acne in their teens experience acne during their adult years. There is no universal “best treatment for adult acne;” each patient must be treated for their unique type of …
