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How to Treat Teen Acne?
Though Teens are prone to Acne, most of them are unfazed by it. But some teens may have an ordeal experiencing Acne.
There are generally two means by which to treat teen acne and pimples: washing your face pre-emptively with appropriate cleansers and spot treating breakouts when they arise.
Medication
Retinoids: Prevent clogging of hair follicles. Topical or oral medication should be taken under physician supervision only.
Antibiotics: Prevent the spread of bacterial infection. Prescribed as topical and oral medication.
Keratolytic agents: Promote skin exfoliation. Prescribed as topical agents.
Dicarboxylic acids: Reduces bacterial infection and inflammation. Prescribed as topical agents.
Sulfones: Reduces inflammation. Prescribed as topical or oral agents. Recommended in some cases.
Oral contraceptives: Helps control hormonal acne in women. Prescribed as oral agents. Recommended in some cases.
Antiandrogens: Prevents the effect of androgen on oil glands in the skin. Prescribed as oral agents. Prescribed as oral agents. Recommended in some cases.
Corticosteroids: Reduces inflammation. Prescribed as topical, oral, or injection forms in severe acne.
Personal Care
1. Do not take Acne lightly-
Teen's awareness about Acne is very essential as most parents take Acne very lightly and they consider pimples, blackheads, and blemishes just like the signs of hormonal changes in the body and suggest to teens that they will heal on their own. This may seriously have a plummeting effect on their self-esteem. They may get bullied by their fellows, which is not good for their emotional health.
2. Remind your kid to take Acne treatment-
Be cautious to understand the severity of the situation. Your kid is going through the stage of self-doubt because of Acne and you should not only give emotional support to your kid but also a dermatologist treatment.
Do not push too much but remind them when they need to be reminded to take the medicine. Small research has found that when parents remind their teens too much they find it like 'nagging'. Teens are most of the time likely to follow a treatment plan after taking an appointment from the dermatologist.
3. Stress Management-
Stress causes Acne to flare more. You as a parent can be a counsellor or mentor at times in stress management. It's been said, anything that can reduce the stressful situation will help.
4. Depression may trigger the Acne
Having acne can affect how teens and even adults feel about themselves. Many studies have shown that having acne can lead to depression, anxiety, or both. The longer one has acne, the more likely these problems are to occur. Studies have also found that clearing acne can relieve depression and anxiety.
Some signs that may help to check if the teen is going through a depression phase are:
If sadness persists in the teen for more than two weeks or longer
Less participation in activities that once were enjoyable
Withdrawal from social connections even people of own age seems boring
If any of these behaviours you find during the time of Acne, it's indeed a time to see a dermatologist for the Acne treatment. Low self-esteem is not good for teens.
5. Take an appointment with the Dermatologist and let your teen have a word alone-
Teens have their sort of questionnaire and giving alone time to them with the dermatologist is helpful for everyone. Your teen can develop a bond with the dermatologist and can share his/her inhibitions or problems freely. It works like a counseling touch as well.
Most of the times teen does not share their inferiority complex related to Acne with anyone but having someone who can assure them the healthier and clearer skin will surely be appreciated by them.
References:
https://suganda.co/blogs/skin-journals/5-types-of-acne-you-should-know-about
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