Teenage Acne Remedies
Based on a research by the American academy of Dermatology a majority of teenagers, around 80% suffer from acne and
acne scarring. It often lowers a person’s self esteem and causes embarrassment, many people find it to be a problematic condition that is not easy to get rid of.
Some
causes of acne development identified include
mental stress, changes in the environment, allergic reactions and hormonal shifts in the body. The acne condition can start to develop when the sebaceous glands excrete a large amount of oil that clogs the pores of the skin causing bacteria and dirt to manufacture within the pores of the skin. The treatment prescribed by dermatologists varies based on a person’s type of condition and the extent of its severity. For mild acne topical treatments, preferably benzoyl peroxide can be applied in minute amount to improve the skin condition over time. For more severe acne oral antibiotics, a form of systematic drugs are prescribed that are more effective for such skin problems however carry some side effects as well.
For skin to appear healthy and rejuvenated it is of utmost importance to take constant care for the skin. For this it is widely recommended by the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) is to wash the skin at least two times in a day so that the pores of the skin remain clean and unclogged. Excessive washing should be avoided since it leads to skin irritation. Oil based cosmetics can become a cause for acne development therefore comedogenic products should not be used. Instead water based that has minerals can be applied that do not harm the skin and do not lead to blockage of pores. Touching, picking or rubbing of the affected areas only makes things worse therefore the acne should not be touched.
Some remedies that are commonly used for acne include tea tree oil its properties help in skin cell regeneration as well as reducing the amount of dirt and bacteria that manufactures within the pores of the skin. Zinc supplements can also be taken since it is often recommended to get rid of inflammation and heals wounds.
