Rosacea and Adult Acne
Acne Rosacea
By Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH
Acne rosacea is different from the acne that commonly plagues teenagers. Unlike common acne, acne rosacea is not a factor of hormonal imbalances. It also does not typically result in the formation of blackheads or whiteheads.
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Adult Acne
By Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH
Acne is bad enough when it strikes with puberty. But when it continues or strikes again in adulthood, it can be a real nuisance. Acne is a skin condition that usually begins around the time of puberty. More than eighty percent of teenagers and preteens will develop acne to some extent. But it can affect people of every age, gender, and race. It affects both males and females, but boys are more likely to have severe acne and to have acne that continues into adult acne.
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Rosacea
article syndicated from Mamashealth.com
Rosacea, (roh-ZAY-sha), is a common skin disease that causes redness and swelling on the face. It is often referred to as adult acne. Rosacea cannot be cured, but with proper treatment it can be controlled. Rosacea usually develops over a long period of time. It is estimated that about 14 million Americans have rosacea.
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Acne Rosacea
article syndicated from Wikipedia
Many women are very upset when they first get acne pimples at age 30 or 40. Most adults who develop acne at an older age, rather than just continue to have the acne that they first experienced as teenagers, have a type of acne called acne rosacea, or "rosacea", as it is commonly known.
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Questions and Answers About Rosacea
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This article contains general information about rosacea (ro-ZAY-she-ah). It defines rosacea and describes its symptoms, possible causes, and treatments.
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Adult Acne
by Daniel W. Kern
Although acne is often viewed as a teenage affliction, many adults struggle with acne. It affects 25% of all adult men and 50% of adult women at some time in their adult lives. People can develop acne or have an acne recurrence in their 30s, 40s and beyond. It can be difficult to cope with no matter your age, and can cause depression and social anxiety in an adult the same way it can in a teen.
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