Effective_Acne_Treatments_for_Teenagers

							Title:
Effective Acne Treatments for Teenagers

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300

Summary:
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.


Keywords:
Acne Treatment, Laser Acne Treatment, Acne Scar Treatment, Adult Acne
Treatment


Article Body:
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.