Acne- 3 Facts your Teens Need to Know

1. Acne can be caused by hormonal changes and accompanies other signs that a teen is growing-up. Normally, acne is not something that will cause undue worry or concern for parents. Although, a teen may find the smallest blemish a major cause for concern. Boys are generally less fortunate than girls when it comes to acne. Oil glands below the skins surface tend to produce more oil in males, resulting males having worse acne than females. Acne will leave many teens feeling lost and alone. Take comfort, at some point every teen is going to have to cope with the temporary challenge of acne. Take heart, the right treatment will eliminate the problem of acne and the skin will clear.

2. Many products, both prescription and over the counter, can be used to reduce the appearance of acne. Starting treatment in the early stages yields the best results. Many treatments provide preventative care and will attempt to eliminate a breakout before it occurs. Acne treatment can be done without a trip to the dermatologist, or a physician specializing in diagnosing and treating skin problems. Trips to the dermatologist should only occur in the most extreme cases, as prescription medications used in treatment can have side effects and irritate the skin. Under no conditions should acne be picked at, squeezed or popped. The result of this behavior may cause bacteria to spread and will leave open lesions that may ooze and bleed. Acne scarring may be increased when this happens. If scarring has already occurred, there is a treatment that will improve the appearance of scarring caused by acne; however, it is best to prevent scarring.

3. No one wants to have Acne. Teens are especially afraid of being seen when looking less than perfect. They can take comfort in knowing the same trouble with blemishes is affecting their friends and other peers. It may take time to find the perfect teen acne treatment that will fit your needs, but skin consultants and reading product labels can help.

I came across a site called Shop Beauty World. They have a good selection of products. You may want to check them out if you or your children need Acne treatments. Beauty World™ distributes top quality products that are affordable and they ship directly to consumers. They are wholesalers to vendors. Browse their Before and After Photo Gallery for their real customers’ success cases! In addition to skin treatment products for Acne, they also sell hair restoration products. To visit in person, they are located in Greensburg, PA.