For many people, acne seems like a problem best left in the teenage years. Yet for countless adults—especially those over the age of 40 or even well into their retirement years—breakouts around the chin and jawline remain an unwelcome reality.
If you’ve noticed persistent pimples on your chin, you’re not alone. Dermatologists have seen a sharp rise in cases of adult chin acne, and the culprits are often more complicated than simple teenage hormones. In fact, the causes of chin breakouts can range from stress and diet to deeper hormonal shifts that happen naturally with age.