A acne na idade adulta é normal?

É frequente, sobretudo em mulheres, e tem causas próprias — hormonais, uso de determinados cosméticos, stress ou medicação. Não é a mesma acne da adolescência e não responde necessariamente aos mesmos tratamentos.

A dermatite atópica é uma doença crónica: não se cura definitivamente, mas controla-se muito bem. O objetivo do tratamento é espaçar e atenuar as crises, e reduzir o impacto na qualidade de vida.

As manchas voltam depois de tratadas?

O melasma tem tendência a recidivar, sobretudo com exposição solar. Por isso o tratamento inclui sempre uma estratégia de manutenção e fotoproteção — sem isso, o resultado não se sustenta.

Sonetti Clinic

Skin Diseases

A consultation dedicated to diagnosing and treating skin conditions, with time to understand the cause before defining the treatment.

When to book a consultation

Your skin gives warnings. Spots that change colour or size, persistent itching, flaking that does not clear, breakouts that continue past adolescence, redness that appears and does not go away: all are valid reasons for an assessment.

One reason deserves a special mention: any mole that changes shape, colour or border, or that bleeds, should be seen without delay.

Conditions we treat

Acne — active, inflammatory, and the scars it leaves behind.
Melasma and hyperpigmentation — facial dark spots, often made worse by the sun or hormonal changes.
Eczema, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis — chronic inflammatory conditions that can be controlled but require follow up.
Rosacea — persistent facial flushing, sensitivity and inflammatory lesions.
Skin infections — fungal, bacterial and viral, including herpes and shingles.
Benign lesions — warts, cysts and moles that warrant removal or monitoring.

How the consultation works

The consultation starts with your medical history: how long the problem has lasted, what makes it worse, what has already been tried and what medication you take. This is followed by a skin examination.

A diagnosis is not always immediate. Some conditions require additional tests or a period of observation. When that is the case, we say so clearly rather than moving to a trial and error treatment.

Frequently asked questions

Is adult acne normal?

It is common, especially in women, and has its own causes: hormonal, certain cosmetics, stress or medication. It is not the same as teenage acne and does not necessarily respond to the same treatments.

Can eczema be cured?

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition: it cannot be cured permanently, but it can be controlled very well. The aim of treatment is to space out and soften flare ups and reduce the impact on quality of life.

Do dark spots come back after treatment?

Melasma tends to recur, especially with sun exposure. That is why treatment always includes a maintenance and sun protection strategy. Without it, the result does not last.

Book a consultation

Every assessment starts with a consultation, where we look at your case and define the most suitable plan. Book through the online form or via WhatsApp on +351 920 500 970.

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Related treatments

The information on this page is for information purposes only and does not replace a medical consultation. All procedures require a prior clinical assessment. Results vary from person to person and depend on individual factors assessed in consultation.