Pimple and teenager like two inseparable entities. Not infrequently when a child has acne, he is called puberty or growing up.
Dermatologist and sex specialist Anthony Handoko said, usually pubertal acne can appear at the age of 10-11 years.
Can acne at puberty be prevented?
“No, this is a natural process from childhood to adolescence. Everyone has a different hormonal composition. When [kadar] hormones are not balanced, everyone has a different response,” said Anthony in a media meeting with Pramudia Clinic, Thursday (24/2).
Although it cannot be prevented, it does not mean that nothing can be done. Anthony advised to keep treating acne prone skin so that acne does not get worse.
As reported Mayo Clinic Health SystemThere are several ways to treat teenage skin with acne.
1. Using products to treat acne
Use products or medications that are intended for acne, such as topical medications containing benzoyl peroxide. Don’t forget to keep your face clean by washing your face twice a day.
2. Treat the skin gently
You should avoid scrubbing your face too hard. Then make sure the product used does not contain a scrub that will worsen the condition of acne.
3. Avoid touching the pimple
Acne often causes discomfort in the skin such as itching, heat, and there is always a temptation to squeeze pimples. It’s best to avoid touching or squeezing the pimple because it will cause infection and scars that are difficult to remove.
4. Keep hair clean
For teenagers with oily scalp, especially around the hairline, it is important to keep the hair clean. Dirty hair will trigger more acne.
5. Treat acne early
Sometimes acne is left because it is considered unobtrusive and only small in size. Precisely in this condition, acne is easier to deal with, than when there are many or large pimples.
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