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Although it is not itself life-threatening, acne can cause permanent disfigurement (scarring), and has been shown in a number of scientific studies to be associated with psychosocial problems such as depression, anxiety, shame, social inhibition and even suicidal thoughts. People with acne have been shown to suffer more psychological burden than people with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and epilepsy. Acne in women may also be a sign of an underlying hormonal problem, particularly if it is associated with irregular menstrual periods, obesity, hair loss (on the scalp) and excess hair (on the face and body).
The good news is that there are a number of excellent acne treatments and many of the psychological stresses also respond to treatment. Another upside–many of the treatments for acne, such as topical retinoids (e.g. Retin A, Ziana, Differin, Tazorac, Epiduo, Atralin, tretinoin, etc), azeleic acid (e.g. Azelex and Finacea), and chemical peels have anti-aging effects on the skin –a side effect most people don’t mind. Another reason for the adult to treat acne–acne is associated with inflammation, which is believed to accelerate the aging process.
Watch: How to apply topical retinoids for acne treatment
There is always a bright side. So having acne, depending on if, and what you treat it with, may, in fact, result in younger-looking skin. You’ll have to talk to your hair dresser, however, about the gray hair.
Are you ready to treat your acne? If you find yourself asking, “why do I have gray hair and acne?” schedule a virtual or in-person consultation with us here.
