ADULT
ACNE

Acne can, and often does, continue long into our adult years. This can be hard to accept since many people believe that they should have “grown out of” pimples by their twenties, never mind their thirties, forties and beyond!

YOUR QUESTIONS
OUR ANSWERS

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Comment me débarrasser des marques post-acné?

Il est connu que les marques post-acné sont difficiles à traiter. Certains soins professionnels peuvent néanmoins aider, comme la microdermabrasion, les peelings chimiques ou le microneedling. Idéalement, l'apparition des marques post-acné doit être prévenue au moyen de traitements adaptés tels que les antibiotiques ou l'isotrétinoïne. Vous pouvez également vous renseigner auprès de votre pharmacien sur les soins experts quotidiens, notamment ceux de la gamme EFFACLAR.


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Comment me débarrasser de l'acné?

Une acné légère peut être atténuée au moyen de solutions dermocosmétiques adaptées. Nettoyez délicatement la peau deux fois par jour avec une eau micellaire ou un gel nettoyant moussant. Adoptez ensuite un soin quotidien formulé avec des ingrédients actifs tels que l'acide salicylique, la niacinamide ou le piroctone olamine. Si cela ne suffit pas, consultez votre dermatologue pour vous enquérir des traitements médicaux tels que les rétinoïdes, les antibiotiques ou l'isotrétinoïne.


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À quoi est due l'acné?

Chez les personnes dont les peaux sont à tendance acnéique, un déséquilibre d'un certain type d'hormones, les androgènes, entraîne la production par la glande sébacée d'une grande quantité de sébum. Ces mêmes hormones entraînent une augmentation de la production des cellules mortes qui recouvrent les pores. Ces derniers s'obstruent alors d'un mélange de cellules et de sébum, et deviennent ainsi un terrain fertile pour les bactéries responsables de l'acné. Il en résulte différents types de boutons allant des boutons rouges aux pustules ou aux kystes douloureux et profonds.


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Comment me débarrasser de l'acné dans le dos?

Une acné légère sur le corps peut être atténuée au moyen de solutions dermocosmétiques adaptées. Nettoyez délicatement la peau deux fois par jour avec un gel nettoyant moussant. Adoptez ensuite un soin quotidien formulé avec des ingrédients actifs tels que l'acide salicylique, la niacinamide ou le piroctone olamine. Si cela ne suffit pas, consultez votre dermatologue pour vous enquérir des traitements médicaux tels que les rétinoïdes, les antibiotiques ou l'isotrétinoïne.

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TRUE
OR FALSE

SUGAR CAN MAKE
ACNE WORSE.

TRUE

Recent studies haveshown that high Glycemic Index foods - the ones that cause blood sugar to spike- can make acne worse. We know it's easier said than done, but to keepyour skin happy, steer away from sweets, sugary drinks, and goodies made fromwhite flour and stick to high-fiber foods, like whole grains and pulses, instead.
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SQUEEZING A PIMPLE
WON'T DO YOU MUCH GOOD.

TRUE

Even if it seems like aquick fix, squeezing a pimple will actually make things worse for your acne-proneskin as it could actually damage the infected hair follicle and increaseinflammation. You could even introduce a new infection with your fingernails.So popping zits is a harmful habit and best avoided!
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CHOCOLATE IS BAD
FOR ANE-PRONE SKIN.

FALSE

There is no solid evidence that chocolate has any effect on acne, evenif everyone is different so acne could cause breakouts to some people. Darkchocolate is actually filled with skin-loving anti-oxidants!
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OILY FOODS
EQUALS OILY SKIN.

FALSE

Acommon acne myth is that grease on your plate translates to more oil in yourpores, but there is no direct link between the two. However, a diet rich insaturated fat can fuel micro-inflammation in all of the body's organs,including the skin. In short, bacon andchips won't cause acne, but moderation is the best policy for overall health.
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ADULT
ACNE

A range of studies has indicated that acne breakouts are on the rise in adults, with one US study reporting spot problems in up to 55% of adult women. It’s official: Adult acne is now the norm, rather than the exception.

In this section you will find the information you need to understand adult acne (in both men and women), as well as expert solutions to help you calm and clear blemishes.

Why can acne occur
in adult women?

What about adult acne? Acne is incresing among adult men and women too.

Over the last ten years or so, a significant increase has been observed in the number of adult women with acne. Adult acne is quite different from adolescent acne. Adolescents suffer from fairly characteristic lesions: on the T-zone, with lesions on the forehead, nose and chin. In the case of adult women acne is located on the lower part of the face and the lesions are highly inflammatory and indurated. In contrast to adolescents, these highly indurated acne lesions cause minimal scarring. Despite the observed increase in acne there are no serious hypotheses as to the reasons for this increase. So when a woman comes to see us and is suffering from acne we will initially inquire about what products she uses on her skin because quite often, the cosmetic products she uses for her acne are not really suitable.

If this is the case, we will treat the acne in the same way as adolescent acne. However, we will be much more concerned about the cosmetic products used in conjunction with the medical treatment. Fortunately, with adult patients we know that they will always follow their treatment to the letter.

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VOUS ?

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EFFACLAR DUO(+) has been shown to prevent premenstrual acne relapses in a clinical study versus placebo.

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Source: Clinical study by Prof. Dréno (Nantes, France) on 32 women, average age 25, twice daily application of Effaclar Duo (+) to the right hemi-face vs. placebo on the left hemi-face. Lesion counts over 2 successive cycles.

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DEAR
READERS

The information displayed here is intended for general educational purposes only and should not in any case be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any medical question.