While adult acne and juvenile acne involve infections generated by the same bacteria, skin conditions can be very different and require different forms of treatment. Factors that stimulate adult acne are frequently different than those involved with juvenile acne.

Factors to Consider

There are a number of factors that may initiate adult acne. Stress can be a major factor, coffee consumption, like stress, promotes the production of cortisol a steroidal hormone that promotes acne. Other issues may be involved, such as smoking, low consumption of free fatty acids, etc. A reduction in the livers ability to cope with hormonal imbalances and particularly affect females with adult onset acne.

Adult onset acne (acne that begins in the adult years) usually involves normal or combination skin or even dry and/or sensitive skin, rather than the oily skin type that is typical of juvenile acne. Most acne products unfortunately are developed for juvenile acne and contain high concentrations of benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, azelaic acid and other agents that can be excessively drying and potentially harmful to adult skin. Adult skin may not suffer from persistent use of these agents and skin sensitivity may become problematic.

Healthy acne treatments

Several studies have suggested a possible link between isotretinoin and clinical depression. The argument that isotretinoin caused depression and suicide has won a few lawsuits, and is partially responsible for the strict control of the drug, especially in the US. Various case reports of depression, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and suicide in patients treated with isotretinoin have been reported to the U.S. FDA Adverse Events Reporting System, with 431 cases reported between 1982 and May 2001 – of these 37 patients had committed suicide. While analyses have suggested an association between isotretinoin therapy and depression, no causal relationship has been established and further studies are required.

Zenmed offers a variety of products developed for various skin types that effectively achieve a cure for adult acne. Control of acne is not only important to the appearance of the skin, it is also an important strategy to prevent premature aging of the skin. If skin damage has already become a problem, achieve control of the acne first the you can begin the rejuvenation process with any one of a number Zenmeds products.

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Adult acne treatments to avoid

Benzoyl Peroxide and other harsh acne treatments have been known to cause premature skin aging, similar to your skins reaction to repeated sun exposure or persistent acne. It has also been associated with increased risks of skin cancer. In 1995 the FDA issued warnings regarding the use of benzoyl peroxide and changed its status from safe to uncertain.

FDA / BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACTION: FEBRUARY 17, 1995*

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) / Department of Health and Human Services "Topical Drug Products Containing Benzoyl Peroxide: Required Labeling"

"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing additional labeling (warning and directions) for all topically-applied acne treatment drug products containing benzoyl peroxide. The warning advises consumers to avoid unnecessary sun exposure and to use a sunscreen when using a benzoyl peroxide product to treat acne ..." "The agency classified benzoyl peroxide from its previous status Category I to Category III status. This action (56 FR 37622) was based on new information that raised a safety concern regarding benzoyl peroxide as a tumor promoter in mice and a study that reported that benzoyl peroxide has tumor initiation potential."

For these reasons Zenmed does not use benzoyl peroxide or any other ingredient that might damage or prematurely age the skin. Instead Zenmed use a combination of naturally occurring botanical and herbal ingredients along with FDA recommended Salicylic Acid.

Accutane

Accutane, or Isotretinoin is a drug used for the treatment of acne. Serious accutane side effects have been discovered from this dangerous drug. By its nature, Accutane is a retinoid, meaning it is derived from Vitamin A and is found naturally in the body, produced by the liver in small quantities. Side effects include.

  • Alopecia (hair loss)
  • Depression
  • Birth defects
  • Liver Disease
  • Vision problems

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