18 still have acne!!?

Question

is this normal for a 18 year old to have acne and i never had serious acne in highschool but now as an adult i am getting more cysts then i ever haveee :(

Answer 1

am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 2

PLEase, im 22 and still break out..not constantly, but enough to annoy me...try retin A micro..I started on it and it seems to be working

Answer 3

It is a myth that only teens get acne, it's normal to have it into adulthood.  It can get worse when you are stressed, sweat a lot, eat certain foods. If it really bothers you a Dermatologist can prescribe something to tone down oil production. Otherwise just relax and keep your face clean.

Answer 4

I used to worry about my face but not really anymore. I guess it depends on what you are obsessed about at the time. Get professional help...

You could try getting ProActiv, I heard it was good. Your choice, maybe go to walgreens.com and look at the reviews for acne products? (or any other store online) Good luck!

Answer 5

Stress can do crazy things and so can hormones. I am 28 and have more acne than I did when I was 15.  

Answer 6

its in your blood!! i had bad acne, but when i moved to southern cali it went away. it could be many, many factors, but its because it is in your genes. a dermatologist could help you.

Answer 7

just bc your an "adult" doesnt mean your acne will magically disappear.mine  worsened around then. you can have acne all your life

Answer 8

The combination of Tea Tree Oil soap and the Clindamycin cream is the best for Acne and pimple.

For acne scars and blemishes my wife use papaya kojic and licorice base soap and cream which are available online. These work wonders. Maybe it will work on you too. Try searching it through Google 'shopaholic's bargains'

Answer 9

Although I cannot give as detailed and "professional" answer as "Miami Laser Hair Removal", I can tell you from having lived way past 18 that age is not always a primary factor in whether you have acne.  "Miami Laser" has very good factors to look at in her answer, but acne is not my specialty, other than having lived with it for years in my younger life, and having two sisters who did the same, and having gone to a big highschool and college wherein numerous students dealt with it, all the way through college and beyond.  Some got through "relatively unscathed".  Others had a tougher time with it.  I fell somewhere in the middle of those extremes.  But, being 18 does not necessarily spell the end of acne problems.  "Miami Laser" has a very well detailed answer with a good recommendation of getting professional help if you see fit.  My answer is more "experientially" focused.  Good Luck.  God Bless you.

Answer 10

What the skin needs is a product that clears pores and kills bacteria, thus preventing hair follicles from clogging and turning into acne. This is what you should be looking for if you want to get rid of those ugly acne.

Before trying any treatment, I suggest you read this informational source that listed the most effective acne treatments available:

http://www.17acnetreatments.com

P.S. I also know someone who used to suffer from severe acne for 14 YEARS and finally got rid of it completely. She's sharing her story at her site:

http://20six.co.uk/my-acne-solution

Maybe you could learn from her inspirational story

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