What is best for teenage acne
Teenage Acne: causes & treatment
hello this is dr. Alba and today I'll be
telling you everything you need to know
about adolescent or teenage acne acne is
a very common disorder amongst teenagers
about 80% of adolescents and young
adults suffer from acne and this can
sometimes continue into adults
especially in women so what causes acne
there are mainly four processes which
are involved with the formation of acne
first and foremost is increased or a
secretion second is thickening of the
lining of the epithelium known as hyper
quantification third is bacterial
infection and fourth is a reaction of
the skin to all these processes known as
inflammation so what are the factors
which predispose you to develop acne
first and foremost is genetics if your
parents have had acne there are high
chances that even you will suffer
hormonal changes also predispose us to
develop acne that's why we see a lot of
that reform eruptions during puberty
applying thick oily products on the face
excessively oiling your head it also
need to acne it has been suggested by
certain studies that even stress plays a
role in acne formation that's why we see
a lot of eruptions during exam times
both females and males are affected by
acne but females are affected more are
more bothered by the condition and are
more likely to seek help
it is important to seek help for your
acne in order to prevent the sequal your
family I have a whole video on that
which I'll be linking in the description
below only treatment will help in
reducing the psychological burden of the
disease and also prevent the
consequences of acne such as scar
the choice of treatment for acne depends
upon the type of acne and its severity
there are many topical and oral
medications which are very effective in
controlling acne topical medications
include antibacterial creams creams to
reduce oil production acetic acid
benzoyl peroxide and cleansers oral
medications include antibiotics and
retinoids and there are certain studies
which have shown that zinc supplement
can help in improving at night the
choice of medications and the duration
of treatment depends upon the severity
and please do not pop your acne as
tempting as it may be please do not
touch or try to pop or bust your acne I
have made a complete video on the
consequences of popular acne which I'll
be linking in the info card you must
remember that acne is a chronic disease
it takes at least 3 to 6 months for you
to see good improvement and to maintain
it do not expect your acne to instantly
vanish as the results take time to show
and you have to be regular and ordered
to the treatment there are certain
lifestyle changes you need to make and
certain skin routine regime that you
need to follow regularly if you want
clear skin and acne free skin following
a proper skin care routine as instructed
by your dermatologist will help you in
getting that clear acne free skin if you
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