Acne And The Teenage Years

by Lisa Monroe.

Acne is a problem that all teenagers will experience. It does not matter the gender, race or ethnicity. The American Academy of Dermatology say that nearly 100% of all teenagers will have an occasional outbreak of acne. The outbreak will usually occur between the ages of ten and thirteen. The most common outbreak is on the nose, and then spreads to the forehead, chin and cheeks. If the acne is sever it can affect the neck, shoulders, chest, back, and upper arms. In most cases, the acne will disappear by the age of twenty, but in some instances it can continue on into adulthood.

What causes Acne?

When puberty begins, hormones are released that stimulates the skin's sebaceous, or oil glands. This oil will block the pores and this leads to outbreaks Studies have shown that stress and diet play a factor in the severity of the outbreak.Even mild cases of acne has a big impact on the self-esteem and self-confidence of teenagers. Most teenagers who have an outbreak will want to try and conceal the acne and may spend lots of money trying to cover the problem. If products are bought over the counter, it is very important that instructions are followed, applying too often may causeother problems.

Severe Acne can cause psychological problems. A poor body image can be the result of severe acne, and can lead to teenagers withdrawing from activities where the acne is exposed to other teenagers. It is important for parents to understand their teenager and to help them get the treatment they need to get the acne under control.

Acne needs to be treated at the first sign of an outbreak. There are over-the-counter treatments available such as the one at http://tinyurl.com/l2mewu Many cases are treated and controlled with such products. If after several weeks of treatment at home
there is no improvement, then a doctor should be visited. About 40% of the acne cases are treated by doctors. Boys more than girls are more likely to have acne that needs help from a dermatologist, but are less likely to be treated. Girls are usually more vocal about their looks and are more likely to use skin care products. Parents should be aware that young men may also be concerned about their acne, but just do not express it. Help is available at http://tinyurl.com/l2mewu


“Lisa Monroe is a Prolific Writer, Forensic Editor & respected Instructor in Social Sciences & Humanities. She enthusiastically studies past and current behavior & interaction, is a dedicated teacher & married mother of three children living in Sugar Land, Texas.” More of Lisa’s articles can be found here http://www.txrus.com © Lisa Monroe – TXRUS 2009.