Top 5 Reasons Men Go To Dermatologists
During a recent meeting at Dermatology Partners in Boston last week, I found out that dermatologists were increasingly seeing more men in the office. Men have traditionally been a little more carefree than women about their looks, but eventually sun damage, low-to-no skin maintenance and everyday stress catches up with them. Experience tells us that men, like women, do want to enhance and improve their appearance. The difference between men and women’s skin is largely due to hormones. Because of their testosterone, men have thicker, oilier skin, making their appearance “tougher and rugged”. The top problems men are visiting dermatologist for include:
Acne and Acne Rosacea - Because of their more active oil glands, men tend to have more acne, not just on the face but also on the chest and back. Later in life, fair skinned men can suffer acne rosacea, which causes broken capillaries, redness and bumps on the face.
Shaving Bumps - Many men are prone to ingrown hairs and shaving bumps. These occur when hair works its way back into the skin, causing irritation, redness and dark spots. Black men, because of their curly facial hair, tend to be more prone to this condition.
Moles and Cysts - Because of increased oil production, men tend to have larger pores that can often grow into larger bumps, moles and cysts.
Unwanted Hair Growth - Because of their testosterone, men have more body hair than do women.
Frown Lines - Testosterone results in bigger and more defined muscles. On the face, this gives men more lines of expression, such as frown lines. These may sometimes result in an ongoing worried look.