Teen Acne

Posted by admin on Apr 16, 2010 in Acne Information | 0 comments

Teen acne: more information

The problem of acne normally starts right at our teenage. I know how it feels when standing in front of the mirror – you feel like breaking it. However, you must know that you are not the only one who has this problem. About 90% of all teenagers suffer from acne. It is therefore important for you to know your skin and try to prevent acne growth right from the beginning. Though you can never cure it fully, but there is a treatment for acne. There are many excellent natural creams available in the market today that will reduce and prevent acne within days!

Acne formation in a teenager

During our teens, the body produces male hormones called androgens. The hormone secretes itself more in a male body than in a female body. The hair follicles of the skin have oil glands that produce sebum, which helps in the formation of a protective shield on the skin. With the secretion of androgens, the oil glands begin to produce more oil that joins the dead cells to form lumps on the skin. This lump when enters one’s pores collects bacteria and oil inside it. With production of more oil, the hair follicle swells up whereby the white blood cells attack the bacteria resulting in reddish humps. This leads to acne in teenagers

How to Prevent Acne at Teenage?

• Never squeeze acne or touch it. Even rubbing it can lead the bacteria to make its way into the pores only to make the situation worse. It might leave permanent scars on your skin.
• Do not treat your skin with coarse scrubs and other products containing apricot or almond extracts. It is always better to use something gentle that leaves your skin soft and smooth.
• You should wash your face twice in a day with warm water to keep it clean.
• You should stop applying products that contains high level of isopropyl alcohol as it aids in the production of more oil resulting in a dry skin.
• Apply sunscreen while going outside but make sure that it is totally oil-free.
• Your make-up should also be oil-free.
• It is always important to take a bath after exercising.

Its time to set yourself free from acne!