With a growing number of women dealing with the physical and psychological impact of acne, Charlotte Philby reports on the causes and treatments
Anna’s situation is not unusual. Around five percent of women in the UK over the age of 25 have adult acne. Some have residual problems that started in puberty and never went away, while others, like Anna, suffer from the late-onset variety. The condition is caused by the overproduction of oil from the sebaceous glands – not, as many people assume, by poor diet or hygiene. While there is no definitive answer as to why some people get it and others don’t, it does tend to run in families.
Dr Stefanie Williams, who is medical director of London’s Eudology clinic, says there has been a sharp increase in the number of women visiting her clinic with issues of adult acne. And while no one knows what’s causing the rise, stress and a diet high in refined sugars and carbohydrates can exacerbate the problem, as can an unsuitable skincare routine. ‘The majority of patients I see use products that can contribute to the issue,’ she says. ‘This may be because they see wrinkles and turn to anti-ageing creams, which tend to be quite rich and can trigger acne in predisposed individuals.’
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