Acne affects virtually all
teenagers at one point or
another, to varying degrees.
Teen acne is hereditary and
is brought on by hormonal
changes related to menstrual
periods, pregnancy, birth
control pills, or stress;
oily hair and skin products;
certain drugs such as steroids,
testosterone, estrogen, and
phenytoin; and high levels
of humidity or sweating. While
acne attacks boys and girls
alike, it is worse in boys
because they produce more
skin oils. However, girls
are more likely to seek out
a dermatologist. Either way,
fear not: everywhere you look,
there is another teen acne
treatment to be found.
There are many over-the-counter
acne treatments for teenagers
to unblock pores, reduce bacteria
and dry out pimples. They
contain benzoyl peroxide (such
as Neutrogena On-The-Spot)
or salicylic acid (such as
Stri-dex). For more effective
yet harsher treatment, there
is sulfur or resorcinol (such
as Clearasil Adult Care).
Acne responds best when treated
early.
All acne treatments work by
preventing new breakouts,
and must be used over a period
of weeks or months. Even if
you begin to see improvement,
continue treatment. Follow
the directions on the package
or as prescribed by your dermatologist.
Even more numerous than over-the-counter
medications are prescription
drugs and topicals that curb
oil build-up, skin cell shedding
and bacteria growth - all
while drying and peeling away
old acne and stimulating healthy
skin growth. In cases of unresponsive
or severe acne, isotretinoin
(Accutane) may be used. Talk
to your dermatologist to find
out what is appropriate for
your case of acne.
To avoid scarring, you should
never pick or squeeze acne,
especially inflammatory acne
or "pustules". Squeezing forces
infected material deeper into
the skin, causing additional
inflammation and possible
scarring. Also, avoid scrubbing
your skin. If you do get scars,
acne scar treatment is available
in many forms.
About the Author
Acne
Treatment Info provides
detailed information on the
best acne treatments, including
laser acne treatment, and
scar treatment, as well as
adult, natural, home treatment,
and more. Acne Treatment Info
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