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HOW COMMON IS ADULT ACNE?
A recent study published in the Journal of Women's Health found that acne affects nearly 50% of all women their 20s, 25% of women in their 30s, and 12% of women in their 40s.
WHAT ARE THE 10 BEST TREATMENTS FOR ADULT ACNE?
1. REDUCE INTAKE OF REFINED CARBS
Refined carbohydrates are plant-based foods that have the whole grain extracted during processing. The process of refining a food not only removes the fibber, but it also removes much of the food's nutritional value, including B-complex vitamins, healthy oils and fat-soluble vitamins. Australian researchers found that people who followed a low-glycemic index (GI) diet (which is low in refined carbohydrates had a 22% decrease in acne lesions, compared with a control group that ate more high-GI foods. Scientists suspect that raised insulin levels from the carbs may trigger a release of hormones that inflame follicles and increase oil production.
Examples for food rich in refined carbs: white bread, pancakes, bagels, crackers pretzels, flour tortillas, snack chips and most breakfast cereals. Other sources for high glycemic foods will be Cakes, Cookies and all sugar-sweetened candies, ice creams and soda and concentrated fruit drinks.
2. REDUCE INTAKE OF MILK AND DAIRY
A 2006 Harvard study found that girls who drank two or more glasses of milk daily had about a 20% higher risk of acne than those who had less than a glass a week. Studies published last year suggested that fat-free milk in particular, which is higher in sugar than whole milk is the worse. If you regularly drink fat-free, consider switching to 1% milk or non-dairy nut milk (prefer those that have 3. TRY: BLUE LIGHT ACNE PHOTOTHERAPY THERAPY
High intensity blue light can reduce the number of acne-causing bacteria. These treatments are absolutely safe and reduce both the acne bacteria and the inflammation produced by the skin's own immune system.
4. TRY BIRTH CONTROL PILLS
Oral contraceptives can help normalize hormonal surges and regulate sebum secretion of your oil gland. There are four oral contraceptives brands that are FDA cleared for acne cleansers; Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Yaz, Beyaz and Estrostep—that are FDA approved for treating acne.
5. ASK YOUR DERMATOLOGIST ABOUT ALDACTONE
Aldactone (spironolactone) is a prescription drug used mostly for treatment of high blood pressure. As this oral medication blocks receptors of testosterone it can help calm hormonal acne reducing breakouts.
6. REDUCE YOUR SALT INTAKE
Some doctors suspect that sodium has consequences for skin, because the iodine frequently found in table salt and some seafood may worsen acne breakouts. Stick to low-sodium versions of packaged foods (like our cleanest packaged food winners), and try to keep your overall salt consumption below 1,500 mg a day.
7. TRY TO REDUCE YOUR STRESS LEVEL
Stress hormones such as cortisol can stimulate your oil glands. Many Dermatologists believe that reducing stress levels through exercise, meditation may helps reduce your acne breakouts and help clear your skin.
8. TRY TOPICAL ANTI ACNE TREATMENT
The most effective over the counter anti acne products contain benzoyl peroxide or Adapalene (Differin).
Using these products in teh right way for 8-12 can reduce significantly acne breakouts. without any significant side effects.
9. Ask you Dermatologist about accuatne
Accutane is the most effective drug for acne. If you struggle with acne for years and see no improvement with the above – ask your dermatologist about accuatne. It is a magical drug and In most cases (70%) will eliminate acne breakouts for ever. Important: you can not be pregnant when and 3 months after taking accuatne.
10. DOWNLOAD AND USE THE MDACNE IPHONE APP
The 2 most important success factors in acne and food are prevention and treatment commitment .
The free MDacne app to help you understand how to prevent your next breakout and help you track your skin improvement with your mobile.