That's the premise behind the video short titled "If I Had Acne in Middle Age." Amy Taub, MD, talks about why acne appears in middle age and how best to treat it.
Adult acne is fairly common, especially in women. If you have it, you know it doesn't respond well to the acne treatments you used as a teenager.
Dr. Taub suggests instead medications like spironolactone or procedures like photodynamic therapy.
The video does mention low-dose Accutane being a treatment option for adult acne. Accutane was taken off the market several months ago, but there are other brands that can be used as alternatives. If you're interested in going this route, ask your doctor about low-dose isotretinoin.
Dr. Taub also mentions how acne in adult women tends to be inflammatory nodules and cysts, mainly around the jawline, chin and neck. In my experience I've found this to be true as well, both in myself and the clients I work with.
I recommend seeing a dermatologist for adult acne. It generally doesn't respond well to over-the-counter washes and the like.
Although it's tough to be dealing with acne well past the time you thought you would have outgrown it, take heart knowing that adult acne can be controlled.
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