5 Effective Ways To Deal With Teen Acne

What is teen acne? And, perhaps more importantly, why does it occur?

Your skin has tiny pores, which can become clogged when there is an excess of sebum and dead skin cells. 

Sebaceous glands, also known as oil glands, are found in these pores.

These glands produce sebum, an oil that moisturizes your hair and skin.

Most of the time, the sebaceous glands produce adequate sebum. However, hormonal changes, especially during puberty, may stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum than normal as the body matures and develops.

Bacteria (particularly Propionibacterium acnes), alongside excess sebum, can become trapped inside the pores and multiply. 

This causes swelling and redness, which is the beginning of acne.

Although teen acne is most prevalent during early adolescence and tends to fade as you get older, it is still important to maintain good skincare habits and acne treatments to speed up the process. 

Here’s a list of five effective ways to handle teen acne.

Wash your skin gently twice a day

You already know that washing your skin is an important part of your acne treatment plan, but the frequency and technique are equally important.

Twice a day is sufficient. If you get sweaty in the middle of the day after gym class, you may need to wash your face quickly, but overdoing it can dry out your skin and lead to more breakouts.

After washing your skin, gently pat it dry with a clean towel. Rubbing it will irritate your skin and cause pimples.

Warm water is also the most effective way to cleanse your skin. Hot water is too drying, and very cold water does not do enough to cleanse your skin properly.

Use Kratom Products

Kratom products may be beneficial if you are looking for a suitable skin product for balancing or moisturizing your skin. Out of the many kratom strains, the yellow kratom strain especially can aid in the transformation of your skincare routine.

It has antibacterial properties that help reduce acne and antioxidant properties that help slow down the aging process and nourish the skin by removing dead skin cells. 

Topical Kratom Krush products are especially effective in slowing down acne-causing microbes, and if you’re looking to try it out, you might want to try the yellow Vietnam kratom strain.

Use Antibiotics

Antibiotics can sometimes be used in small doses to treat inflammatory acne caused by the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria. They can take the form of topical creams or gels that you apply for a set number of days or as oral tablets prescribed over the counter.

It is critical not to overuse oral antibiotics, as your body may develop resistance to them. Consult your dermatologist to determine whether your current breakout necessitates antibiotic treatment.

Salicylic Acid And Benzoyl Peroxide

The two most common over-the-counter (OTC) acne treatments are benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Body washes, face washes, and astringents frequently contain salicylic acid. It’s also sometimes found in moisturizers. Salicylic acid aims to remove dead skin cells that can cause non-inflammatory acne, which includes whiteheads and blackheads.

On the other hand, Benzoyl peroxide is a more potent treatment for more severe breakouts, such as inflammatory acne lesions. It not only removes dead skin cells, but it can also fight excess sebum and kill acne-causing bacteria.

A spot treatment containing 2 to 5% benzoyl peroxide can treat the occasional acne cyst, nodule, or abscess. If you have frequent, widespread inflammatory acne, you should use a face wash or lotion containing up to 10% benzoyl peroxide.

Because benzoyl peroxide is a powerful ingredient, it may cause your skin to become red and irritated at first. To begin, you may want to use these products once a day, gradually increasing to twice daily. Be cautious around clothing and colored hair, as benzoyl peroxide has been known to stain.

Retinoids

Retinoids can also be used to treat inflammatory acne, which is common during adolescence. These are vitamin A derivatives that unclog clogged oil ducts, preventing cysts and nodules. If benzoyl peroxide does not work, you may need to try retinoids.

Retinoids for acne are only available by prescription, so you’ll need to see a dermatologist. The first line of defense is topical retinoids. These are gels and creams that you can apply up to twice a day. Differin gel and Retin-A are two examples. You should exercise extreme caution regarding sun exposure, as vitamin A can make your skin more sensitive to UV rays.

Isotretinoin is a retinoid that comes in a pill that you take every day. Because it is far more potent than topical retinoids, your dermatologist will only use it as a last resort.

Because of isotretinoin’s serious fetal side effects, your doctor may request a pregnancy test before prescribing it to you if you are a woman. You may also require a consent form from your parents, which acknowledges other potential side effects, such as depression.

how to treat a blind pimple

nBlind pimples are those that are not visible to the naked eye. They can be difficult to treat and often require multiple treatments in order to clear up. Here are some tips on how to treat a blind pimple: -Apply a topical cream or ointment to the pimple and leave it on for several hours. -Clean the area with soap and water, then dry it off. -Apply an over-the-counter acne medication such as benzoyl peroxide or Paula’s Choice Clean &Clear Acne Spot Pimple Gel to the pimple and leave it on for 20 minutes. -Rinse off the medication and apply a new layer of medication if needed. -Cover the area with a bandage or wrap and leave it on overnight. -Remove the bandage in the morning.

Conclusion

Patiently anticipating your teen acne to fade off can be frustrating while you wait for your acne treatments to take effect. However, resist the urge to pick at your skin or pop your pimples. This can cause your pores to stretch, resulting in pockmarks on your skin. You may even leave permanent scars as noticeable as the original pimples.

Finally, popping cysts and other deep pimples can push bacteria deeper into the skin, inadvertently leading to more pimples. As difficult as it may be, your best long-term strategy in treating teen acne is to be patient while your acne treatments do their work and fade out as you grow older.