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From one individual to another, acne may trigger and manifest in various forms, at different stages. However, the process is still the same, and causes are generally common. So we can easily conclude that all types of acne are about clogged pores with sebum and skin debris, but the frequency and intensity of acne breakouts make room for discussion.
Jawline acne is one kind of affection that not many people talk about, even though it can be just as painful as facial or back acne is. It comes in forms of whiteheads and blackheads, but the problem with it is that pimples that occur in this area are more likely to have deep roots into the epidermis layers and gather more pus before they actually fade away, not to mention they are literally very painful.
Even though it can affect teenagers as well, it is most commonly known as a late onset type of acne because it rather triggers on people that have more than 25 years old and particularly to those who have not experienced acne problems whatsoever in the past. Women at menopause can also make an easy target.
Needles to mention once again how pimples form, because they all form in the very same way regardless on what body part, we can state however some common causes of jawline acne. Stress is often known to make skin flare up along the jaws, but hormonal changes are probably even more often involved. This can indicate that women are more prone to suffer from this acne type than men are, as monthly menstrual cycle, usage of birth control pills and even pregnancy create hormonal storms.
In addition to these internal causes, the simple habit of resting chin on palms, particularly when your hands are dirty after touching who knows what surfaces, helps clogging the pore or bringing harmful bacteria into the landscape, that will soon make pimples to burst.
Last but not least, common usage of oily makeup that does not let the skin breathe is also known to cause jawline acne, mainly because the area already has an increased number of sebaceous glands activating in there, and facial products with high content of comedogenic ingredients are not doing you any service.
What you also need to keep in mind is that in some situations jawline acne can be a silent indicator of an internal condition that needs to be treated. Polycystic ovaries, tumors that secrete hormones or adrenal hyperplasia are known to cause this type of acne, together with an increased development of the facial hair and irregular periods. Watching for these signs can actually save your life.
As a final statement, mainly because jawline acne is quite a serious condition, often related to hormonal imbalances, treating it should be done under medical supervision. Over the counter acne treatments based on sulfur, salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, just like topical or oral antibiotics together with products based on retinoic acid are most likely to be recommended to you, but professional advice is particularly important.
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