In an ideal world, nobody would suffer from acne , but as it is, both teenagers and adults have to live with it on a daily basis. So, what's the deal? We asked four dermatologists to weigh in on the causes and treatments of adult acne , what products can help prevent and treat it, and in-office treatments you can get from your local MD. So what causes adult acne? There's no clear-cut answer on this since there are so many factors that could be attributing to it.

By Simone Olivero April 20, Thought acne was something you left behind in your teens? Yeah, us too. Unfortunately, things like age, pregnancy and postpartum hormones can completely throw your skin out of whack resulting in a nasty breakout. But clear skin is possible. Here are some of our favourite new adult acne treatments.

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