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Adolescent Acne

                                      

September 19, 2006

 

Acne is an annoying skin condition characterized by pimples (including whiteheads and blackheads) and most often found on the face, neck, chest, and back.

 

During the adolescent years, almost every teen will have at least an occasional whitehead, blackhead, or pimple. Adolescent acne (or teen acne) usually occurs between the ages of 12 and 20, and is usually the result of fluctuating hormone levels.

 

Adolescent acne can be frustrating, painful, and embarrassing to a teen. Living with acne over a prolonged period during the teen years can be emotionally devastating, after all this is the age where appearance is most important. The acne is very hard on the ego, often resulting in teasing and razzing from peers. Some teens suffer from not only acne but also sever depression.

 

The simplest and most important thing a teen can do to control, or even get rid of, annoying adolescent acne is to learn to take good care of their skin, keeping it clean and as oil-free as possible. This is not a cure but can help keep acne breakouts to a minimum. Eating healthy (with fruits and vegetables) and drinking plenty of water will also help by keeping the skin hydrated and the body flushed. Girls should use oil-free cosmetics. Lightly exfoliating once a week will help open pours, and remove dead skin debris. Young people can use over-the-counter products to help minimize adolescent acne. However, there are many acne products on the market, and making an appropriate selection can be daunting.

 

Although acne can appear at any age, fluctuations in hormone production often trigger acne during puberty or adolescence. Adolescent acne is seeing a younger age of onset: age eight or nine is no longer uncommon. As teens get older and hormones stabilize, fewer outbreaks should be seen. However some people do continue to have outbreaks well into adulthood. If the teen acne condition worsens or becomes emotionally debilitating it is important to seek medical help from a dermatologist. There is a community medical service in downtown Shanghai, featuring a series of effective remedies for adolescent acne.

 

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