Teenage acne. Nothing worse
can happen at a worse time.
A teenager is already at an
age where he or she is very
self conscious about his or
her image. Although acne is
definitely seen on the outside,
the affects it has on the
inside can be very hurtful.
Acne can lower a teen's self
esteem. It can make an otherwise
outgoing child become a shy
and introverted teenager.
It's a fact that at least
20 million teenagers suffer
from acne.
The earlier that acne is treated
the better it will be. Once
acne has started to go away
the treatment needs to be
continued. The type of treatment
for acne is dependent on the
severity of the acne. There
are hundreds of different
treatments available today.
Light to moderate cases of
acne, that which include blackheads,
whiteheads and papules, can
usually be treated successfully
with over the counter preparations.
Most of these cleansers and
scrubs and spot treatments
contain salicylic acid or
benzoyl peroxide. These generally
work well. When washing your
face do not scrub your skin.
Don't use a washcloth. Scrubbing
the skin can irritate acne
and make it look and feel
worse. Never pick or scratch
the acne. This can cause scarring.
Some of the over the counter
preparations are extremely
drying on the skin. Make sure
you follow the manufacturers
instructions for use. Over
drying the skin isn't good
as the skin may rebel against
being over dry by producing
more oil.
More severe cases of acne
that include cysts and nodules
may need the help of a dermatologist.
A dermatologist will evaluate
many different things such
as age, lifestyle and co-existing
conditions. The dermatologist
may suggest a combination
of two or three different
therapies to be used at the
same time. A healthy diet
may help your skin to improve,
and it certainly is a wonderful
lifestyle change. Eat plenty
of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eat a diet high in fiber.
Avoid refined sugar, hydrogenated
oils and saturated fats. Drink
at least six glasses of water
a day.
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