Why at 50 is my Face Breaking out

Hi Mrs Mac.  Frequently I see women aged 20-55 with breakouts continuing well into middle years, starting again after a period of clear skin, or first occurring in the 30’s and 40’s. Often these same women are starting to see signs of aging and say  "Seriously, this is ridiculous--wrinkles and acne?" Acne in adult women is strongly hormonal, combined with an inherited tendency and additional triggers of stress, heat, sweat and cosmetics which plug pores... more

Adult acne can strike at anytime; it is not unusual to experience acne in your 40's and 50's, even if you have not had acne in the past. Your dermatologist will help you to find the best treatment regimen. A common cause of acne in adults is a hormonal influence, particularly when women begin to have acne on their lower face and chin.

Twelve percent of women above the age of 24 will either continue to have teen acne or develop new acne lesions in their adult years. The typical causative factors are stress, inappropriate selections of make-up and hormonal imbalance. The lower third of the face often breaks out because of the latter. Especially at 50, the peri-menopausal years, supplementation with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy might solve more than just just the issue of acne. Other peri-menopausal issues such... more