oh NOOOOOO I got Acne......

Almost all teens get acne. 

Y....?

It happens when an oily substance
 called sebum clogs pores.

Pimples usually pop up on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. 

Acne isn't a serious health risk, 
though severe acne can cause permanent scars. 

Acne can also damage self-esteem 
and affects teens psychologically. 

Even if the acne is relatively mild, it may have a big impact on self-esteem and self-confidence.

When this happen...teen acne are best treated by a doctor or dermatologist.

How do dermatologists diagnose acne?

To diagnose acne, a dermatologist will first examine your skin to make sure you have acne. 

Other skin conditions can look like acne. 
If you have acne, the dermatologist will:

Grade the acne.

•  Grade 1 is mild acne. 
• Grade 4 is severe acne.

Note what type, or types,

 of acne appear on your skin.

People who have mild acne have a few blemishes. 
They may have whiteheads, 
blackheads, 
papules, 
and/or pustules (aka pimples).

Many people can treat mild acne with products 
that you can buy without a prescription. 

A product containing benzoyl peroxide 
or salicylic acid often clears the skin. 

BUT this does not mean that the acne will clear overnight.

Yes dearies...acne treatment does not work overnight. 

At-home treatment requires 4-8 weeks to see improvement. 

Once acne clears, 
you must continue to treat the skin to prevent breakouts.

If you have a lot of acne, cysts, or nodules, 

a medicine that you can buy without a prescription may not work. 

If you want to see clearer skin, 
again you should see a dermatologist. 

Dermatologists offer the following types of treatment:

Acne treatment that you apply to the skin: 

Most acne treatments are applied to the skin. 

Your dermatologist may call this topical treatment. 

There are many topical acne treatments. 

Some topicals help kill the bacteria. 

Others work on reducing the oil. 

The topical medicine may contain a retinoid, prescription-strength benzoyl peroxide, antibiotic, or even salicylic acid. 

Your dermatologist will determine what you need.

Acne treatment that works throughout the body: 

Medicine that works throughout the body 
may be necessary when you have red, swollen types of acne. 

This type of treatment is usually necessary to treat acne cysts and nodules. 

Your dermatologist may prescribe one or more of these:

• Antibiotics (helps to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation).
• Isotretinoin (the only treatment that works

 on all that causes acne).

Procedures that treat acne: 

Your dermatologist may treat your acne with a procedure that can be performed during an office visit. These treatments include:

• Lasers and other light therapies: 

These devices reduce the p. acnesbacteria. 

• Your dermatologist can determine whether this type of treatment can be helpful.

• Chemical peels: 

You cannot buy the chemical peels that dermatologists use. Dermatologists use chemical peels to treat 2 types of 

acne — blackheads and papules.

Acne removal: 

• Your dermatologist may perform a procedure

called “drainage and extraction” to remove a large acne cyst. This procedure helps when the cyst does not respond to medicine. It also helps ease the pain and the chance that the cyst will leave a scar. If you absolutely have to get rid of a cyst quickly, your dermatologist may inject the cyst with medicine.

Outcome

Waiting for acne to clear on its own can be frustrating. 
Without treatment, acne can cause permanent scars, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.

To avoid these possible outcomes, dermatologists recommend that people treat acne. 
When the skin clears, treatment should continue. 
Treatment prevents new breakouts.
 Your dermatologist can tell you when you no longer need to treat acne to prevent breakouts.

You can reduce your acne by following these skin care tips from dermatologists. 

 Wash twice a day and after sweating. 
Perspiration, especially when wearing a hat or helmet, can make acne worse, so wash your skin as soon as possible after sweating. 

Use your fingertips to apply a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser. 

Using a washcloth, mesh sponge or anything else 
can irritate the skin. 

Be gentle with your skin. 
Use gentle products, such as those that are alcohol-free. 
Do not use products that irritate your skin, which may include astringents, toners and exfoliants. 

Dry, red skin makes acne appear worse. 
Scrubbing your skin can make acne worse. 
Avoid the temptation to scrub your skin. 
Rinse with lukewarm water. 

Shampoo regularly. 
If you have oily hair, shampoo daily. 

If you pick, pop or squeeze your acne,
 your skin will take longer to clear and you increase the risk of getting acne scars. 

Keep your hands off your face. 

Touching your skin throughout the day can cause flare-ups. 
Stay out of the sun and tanning beds. 
Tanning damages you skin. 

In addition, some acne medications make the skin very sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light, which you get from both the sun and indoor tanning devices. Using tanning beds increases your risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 75 percent.

Let your skin heal naturally

or if you are on medicine.... 

Eat your medicine & drink lots of water....

Take Care...

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