| What is teenage acne?
Teenage acne can be devastating. Teen life generally
revolves around social interaction. Teen acne can cause
an extremely poor self-image, anxiety, and social inhibition.
Teens get acne because of the hormonal changes that
come with puberty. If your parents had acne as teens,
or have adult acne, you may have a higher chance of
getting it yourself.
As a teen’s body starts to mature, it develops
hormones which begin to stimulate the sebaceous glands,
creating more sebum. Pores become clogged when there
is additional sebum and extra dead skin cells. Bacteria,
which becomes locked inside the clogged pores, mutlipy
and cause acne. Teenage acne can appear on the face,
cheek, chin, forehead, neck, back, chest, and shoulders.
Teen acne is not a dangerous health risk but if severe
it can result in some permanent scarring. Teenage acne
comes in the common form of pimples, whiteheads, blackheads,
and cysts, otherwise known as cystic
acne. An average of 8 out of every 10 teens suffer
from teenage acne.
There are many different teen acne treatments one can
choose from. Topical over-the-counter drug treatments
are one of the possible methods you can use for teen
acne treatment. Over-the-counter or OTC medications
include the powerful ingredients of salicylic acid,
benzoyl peroxide, and sulfur. They are available in
the form of gel, lotion, cleanser, acne
creams, soap, or pads. It usually takes one to two
months to notice visible results with regular use. Some
of these popular brands include clean&clear, Noxema,
Neutrogena, and Clearsil. Other acne treatments include
the Zeno
Acne Treatment, and the Proactiv
Acne Solution.
Prescription topical drug treatments are also used
as teen acne treatments. Prescription strength benzoyl
peroxide, antibiotics, tretinoin, adaplene, and azelaic
acid are administered to teens through certified dermatologists.
Prescription oral drug treatments are selected for moderate
to severe
acne cases in teens. These are usually prescribed
in addition to prescription topical drug treatments.
Oral antibiotics aid with the control of acne by curbing
the growth of bacteria and easing inflammation. The
most effective oral prescription acne treatment is a
drug called Accutane or Isotretinoin. Accutane reduces
the size of oil glands, decreasing the development of
acne and is taken daily for about 16 to 20 weeks at
a time. Accutane is commonly used for people who are
acne
prone. Women who are of child bearing age including
teens must not be pregnant and must not become pregnant
while on Accutane.
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