Acne

The Agony of Acne

Do you realize that 85 percent of Americans will experience acne at some point in their lifetime? But that number doesn’t help you if you look at your face in the mirror and see a case of teenage acne. Most teens are upset with finding just one or two acne pimples. Imagine how devastating it feels to have a case of severe teenage acne

Acne is not caused by eating chocolate or greasy foods. While there is link between the amount of oil in the skin and acne, the amount of oil is not created by food but is affected by changing hormone levels. Changing hormone levels is a normal part of growing up and being a teenager. But it takes the presence of the common skin bacteria

There are lots of treatments for teenage acne that are available over-the-counter or as a prescription from a dermatologist, a doctor who treats skin problems. The typical acne treatment requires 6 to 8 weeks before visible results are seen and clear skin returns. In these days of instant or quick cures, six to eight weeks of walking around the school hallways with embarrassing zits is an eternity but continue treatment

The other main point is to read and follow label or package instructions for any acne remedy that you use. Dermatologists often prescribe several medications to be applied at different times of the day or in a particular order. These acne treatments are designed to work together for curing acne. The steps given to you by the dermatologist are all necessary so be sure to follow them

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