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- What are the problems with acne?
- What should women who are around 30, 40 and still have acne do?
- Can acne be "tapped"?
- What influence does the diet have?
- What further benefits the formation of blemishes?
- What information does the dermatologist need to find a therapy?
- For whom is which therapy suitable?
- Do they have any disadvantages?
- What can hormones do?
- Can one support the therapy?
- Can you get rid of acne once and for all after finding your optimal therapy?
You are over 30 and still suffer from acne? We reveal what you can do about it
Acne is one of the most common skin diseases: About 85 percent of the population are affected. The predisposition is inherited. Actually, the pimples end around the age of 20, but more and more women in their 40s will not let go. Ute Siemann-Harms, Dermatology Professor at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, says what helps.
What are the disorders of acne?
Several factors play a role. The main causes are an increased sebum production, blockage of the sebaceous glands by skin cells as well as inflammatory processes and skin germs. However, acne is not a sign of impurity, but just predisposition. Diseases or side effects of drugs rarely play a role.
What should women who are around 30, 40 and still have acne do?
It is important to go to the dermatologist to check what exactly is. The type and distribution of the pimples allow conclusions about the cause. Often a consultation helps to find the optimal skin care.
Can acne be "tucked away"?
Yes. Many women do not know their skin type and use unfavorable products. For too rich recipes promote the pimples.
What influence does the diet have?
Most studies have failed to show a link between diet and acne. Even chocolate does not affect the skin - although many think so.
What benefits the formation of blemishes?
Women who constantly face each other often have pimples. This often happens unconsciously, for example when you rest your head on the hand or rub your nose.
What information does the dermatologist need to find a therapy?
You should bring any skin care products, medications and acne preparations you use to the appointment. The doctor will inquire about the family history and want to know at what age the acne first appeared.
For whom is which therapy suitable?
Roughly speaking, very oily skin needs fat-free gels. For combination skin and rather dry skin, creams are ideal. There are coordinated therapy guidelines for every acne form. For mild or moderate forms, one to two creams are often enough. In severe forms, tablets supplement the local therapy. Often antibiotic-containing creams are prescribed.
Do they have any disadvantages?
Antibiotic creams should only be applied at short notice because otherwise there is a risk of resistance formation. Meanwhile, there are also effective preparations without antibiotics, for example, a gel with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide, which can be used long-term and is applied only once in the evening.
What can hormones do?
If external therapy is insufficient, the doctor may prescribe an antiandrogenic pill.
Can you support the therapy?
A healthy diet helps as well as a coordinated skin care. Make sure you use the words "non-comedogenic" for cosmetics.
Is the acne going once and for all when you have found your optimal therapy?
Not necessarily. As the skin changes with the season or with new medicines, care and therapy can be adjusted again and again.
