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Postadolescent acne in women.

A M Kligman1

  • 1University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Philadelphia 19104.

Cutis
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Postadolescent acne, common in professional women, presents as persistent, low-grade breakouts. It differs from acne cosmetica and may be linked to stress-induced hormonal changes, responding well to topical treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Psychoneuroimmunology

Background:

  • Persistent, low-grade acne affects professional women in their 20s-40s.
  • Characterized by closed comedones and occasional papulopustules, often with premenstrual flares.
  • Distinguished from adolescent acne and acne cosmetica, which is more inflammatory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize a specific acne presentation in adult women.
  • To explore potential underlying mechanisms, including stress and hormonal factors.
  • To differentiate this acne type from acne cosmetica.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation and lesion characterization.
  • Differential diagnosis, particularly excluding acne cosmetica.
  • Postulation of pathophysiological mechanisms involving androgens and stress.

Main Results:

  • Identified a distinct acne pattern in adult professional women.
  • Observed premenstrual exacerbations and predominance of closed comedones.
  • Ruled out acne cosmetica based on lesion characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Postadolescent acne is a distinct variant of acne vulgaris.
  • Chronic stress may contribute via adrenal androgen stimulation and sebaceous hyperplasia.
  • Effective treatment involves conventional topical medications.

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