Your teen years are the time of a lot of changes. Your body changes, your preference in many things changes and sometimes this can be very overwhelming for a lot of teenagers. Add to that acne that seems to thrive during the teen years and all you want to do during your teen years is just to lock yourself in your room. One of top things on teenagers’ lists is how to get rid of acne.
Teen acne usually begins during the ages of ten to thirteen. This is also when a lot of changes in the body happen. Teen acne usually starts on the nose then spreads to the chin, forehead and of course, the cheeks. Some teenagers may even get acne on their necks, chests, backs and shoulders. This happens in severe cases.
Hormones released during the onset of puberty are the main culprits of acne during the teenage years. These hormones are responsible for stimulating the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. As you all know oily skin is prone to acne. The oil and dead skin cells can get clogged on our pores and mix it bacteria and you have the perfect recipe for acne. Stress and the diet are also other factors which can trigger production of more oil leading to more acne.
Cleanliness is key if you want to avoid or at least teen acne. You should wash your face twice a day, in the morning and before going to sleep. Do not over wash your face, this will only prompt your oil glands to produce more oil. You should also avoid touching your face with your hands.
There are natural remedies for acne during teenage years and there are also medicines which dermatologists will recommend. These may include soaps, cleansers, topical creams and gels. These are readily available at drugstores nationwide. Before buying these medicines, it is best to consult a dermatologist first. We have different types of skin and they react differently to these medicines.
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