Historically, there has been a lot of emphasis on skincare making you look good rather than feel good and stay healthy. It can also be seen as vain or frivolous to devote time to a 'beauty regimen.' But the skin is the body's largest organ.
It's waterproof, dynamic, self-healing, and the first line of defense between us and the outside world. That's why skincare is for everyone, and caring for your skin should be no more gendered than caring for your heart, lungs, or teeth. Despite this, cultural stereotypes and other barriers mean men are less likely than women to seek dermatological care, only visiting dermatologists with specific problems after enduring pain, discomfort, and declining self-esteem.
We need to change that! Everyone has skin, and everybody's skin deserves care. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Shutterstock Not Just Teenage Troubles: Acne in Adult Men Acne is often seen as a teenage problem, marked by whiteheads, blackheads, greasy foreheads, and angry red bumps under the skin. However, it affects people of all ages and can persist well into adulthood.
It arises from the accumulation of dead skin cells and sebum in hair follicles, clogging pores. In young men and boys, a sudden increase in testosterone and androgens increases the production of natural oils and accelerates cell turnover, leading to pores that get more congested more often. As male hormone levels peak in the late teens to early twenties, inflammatory acne can persist until testosterone levels slowly de.
