Adult acne can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'very minor' to 'very serious'. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.
Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose adult acne, we could:
Cause | Probability | Status |
---|---|---|
Zinc Need | 97% | Confirm |
Need For Dietary Improvement | 20% | Unlikely |
EFA Need | 12% | Unlikely |
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome | 5% | Ruled out |
Hirsutism | 1% | Ruled out |
Vitamin K Need | 0% | Ruled out |
Constipation | 0% | Ruled out |
Vitamin A Need | 0% | Ruled out |
Have you had Adult Acne?
Possible responses:
→ Never had it / not applicable / don't know→ Probably had it/minor episode(s) now resolved → Major episode(s) now resolved → Current minor problem → Current major problem |
Among women with resistant acne (acne not responding to conventional treatments), PCOS is very common.
Bowel toxins from poor digestion or a prolonged transit time may contribute to acne.