Acne and Indian Adults
Persistent and Late onset acne is common in women.
Age: mean age is 30yrs but it can persist beyond 40 and most of the patients have stress.
Prevalence of adult acne is increasing.
Precipitating factors are
No 1. Cosmetics, especially Fairness creams, foundation creams, CC cream, BB creams, Concealers, Hair oils, Facials, cleanups, comedogenic Antiageing creams etc
No 2. Food plays an important role in aggravating acne.
Dairy products like whole milk, skimmed milk, pasteurized milk, yogurt, ice cream etc
Saturated & Trans fat like Butter, cheese, cream, Fast food, French fries etc
Whey products
Oily food
Meat especially Red meat
High glycemic carbohydrates like sugar, sweets, soft drinks, pizza, pasta, wheat bread, wheat rolls, corn flakes etc
Chocolate
Alcohol consumption
Smoking
Excessive intake of tea and coffee.
No 3. Hormonal and Family factors.
No 4. Air pollution
No 5. Intake of certain medications like birth control pills, Antidepressants, Anti-thyroid medications, Antiepileptic drugs, oral and topical steroids, other hormonal pills etc.
No. 6 Lifestyle and stress
Modern sedentary lifestyle
Obesity
Eating disorders etc.
Stress includes physical and mental stress, Emotional stress, Lack of sleep.
No 7. Unprotected sunlight exposure
No 8. Sweating
No 9. Seasonal variations
No 10. Pregnancy
No 11. Menstrual cycle
No 12. Treatment for infertility
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