[Health Column] Recurring Adult Acne: Why Does It Keep Occurring in the Same Spot? From Causes to Recurrence Management

 

hello, Director Sibo Kyung of Anyu Clinic no see.

“Even if you get treatment, it only lasts for a short time, and acne comes back in the same spot.”

This is what people who suffer from adult acne say most often.

especially Chin, around the mouth, jawline If it is repeated in a specific area, it is difficult to see it as a simple trouble.
In this article Causes and Management of Recurring Adult Acne second Easy to understand Let me summarize.

 

 

What is adult acne?

✔ It refers to acne that persists or appears new after the age of 25. .

 

Adult acne is usually After age 25 This refers to cases where acne persists or new acne appears that did not exist before.

 

The areas where it mainly appears are the chin, around the mouth, jawline, and lower cheeks. At first Starting out like a grain of rice And then, More and more inflammatory acne It often progresses like this.

 

 

📌 Differences from teenage acne

Adult acne More than the amount of sebum secretion itself ,

• Changes in sebum composition

• skin barrier damage

• An environment where inflammation persists for a long time
  This serves as a more important reason.

 

 

 

Why does adult acne keep coming back?

✔ There is a reason why it is difficult to prevent relapse with only superficial treatment. .

 

There are several common reasons why adult acne recur.

 

🔸 Hormonal changes and stress

• lack of sleep

• chronic stress

• Menstrual cycle changes
  → It stimulates the sebaceous glands and creates an environment that is prone to acne.

🔸 skin barrier damage

• Frequent extrusion

• The habit of frequent peeling

• Excessive cleansing
  → As the skin's defenses weaken Microinflammation persists It can be done.

🔸 Wrong treatment method
Treatment that only quickly reduces visible inflammation It may look good for a while, but Limits in preventing recurrence There is. The question, “Why does it only appear in the same place?” often begins here.

 

How do you treat recurring adult acne?

✔Short-term sedation + relapse management should be considered together. .

 

🔹 medication

• Topical retinoids: for normalizing pores and preventing recurrence

• Short-term oral medication when necessary
  ⚠️ Long-term use requires the judgment of a specialist.

 

🔹 Skin barrier and inflammation control treatment

Rather than simple extrusion-based treatment, Regulates skin resilience and inflammation response simultaneously The approach is important.

 

 

🔹 laser treatment

• sebum gland regulation

• For the purpose of reducing inflammation
  📌 Intensity control is key, Excessive treatment Risk of pigmentation can increase it.

 

What is the most important principle in treatment?

✔ The key is 'management treatment' rather than 'elimination treatment'.

 

The key to treating recurrent adult acne is three It is organized as follows.

 

✔️ Accurate diagnosis

Acne, folliculitis, and rosacea each other Treatment approaches may vary .

 

 

✔️ Short-term treatment + relapse management in parallel

Rather than letting it settle once, Directions for managing to prevent recurrence This is important.

 

 

✔️ Check your lifestyle habits

• sleep patterns

• Stress management

• Cosmetic usage habits
  We need to look into it together.

 

✨ When these three things go together, adult acne can be controlled relatively stably.

 

🧩 FAQ

Q1. Is adult acne curable?

A1. If there are constitutional factors, it is better to treat rather than cure Long-term management to reduce the frequency of relapses and the depth of inflammation becomes the goal.

 

Q2. Will the condition not recur if I only get laser treatment?

A2. Rather than single treatment Combination of drug treatment and skin regeneration management This helps.

 

Q3. Why does chin acne keep recurring?

A3. The chin area Sensitive to hormonal changes And because it is an area that is greatly affected by stress and lifestyle rhythm.

 

 

conclusion

Recurring adult acne is better than a 'one-and-done' treatment. 'Continuous management treatment' is important.

 

✔️ Accurate diagnosis tailored to your skin condition
✔️ Treatment that considers both inflammation and the skin barrier
✔️ Lifestyle management to reduce relapse

 

When these three things come together, adult acne becomes more Manage in a stable state You can do it.

If symptoms recur, rather than a uniform treatment, Customized management plan through expert consultation It may be helpful to think about it.

 

 

Anyu Clinic

Director Sibo Kyung

Graduated from Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine

Dongsan Medical Center Intern

Regular member of the Korean Society of Anti-Aging Chemistry

Full member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Laser Surgery

Full member of the Korean Society for Obesity

Tentec Tensera, Tensera Lifting Key Doctor

BTL Vanquish Key Doctor

15 years of experience in lifting, pigmentation, and skin disease treatment

Current Representative Director of Anew Clinic

 

 

 

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