Acne breakouts in 30s and 40s: These could be the triggers

“There is a common misconception that acne occurs only in teenage years. We are getting more and more women in their 30’s and 40’s getting acne for the first time. There is no single cause but it is usually multifactorial,” she said.

 

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She listed a few reasons that could trigger adult female acne.

Hormonal imbalance

As per the dermatologist, a detailed menstrual history is of utmost importance. Hormonal imbalances in women can trigger acne even in their 30s and 40s.

Stress

It is a known fact that stress manifests itself on the skin in various ways, acne being one of them. “Any kind of stress can worsen skin conditions including acne,” she said.

Excess sun exposure

We just cannot stress enough the importance of protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. Excessive sun exposure is found to also trigger new acne eruptions. Thus, always keep sunscreen handy!

Obesity and increased cholesterol

Your diet plays a major role in determining your skin’s health. Increased cholesterol and obesity has been linked to the development of resistant adult acne, as per Dr Panth.

Increased sugar and milk intake

She suggested avoiding sugar and milk in case of acne. “They increase insulin-like growth factor (IGF) in the body. IGF stimulates the oil-forming glands to make more oil. Hence worsening acne.”

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