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Girls, Puberty and Acne
Girls go through many physical and psychological changes during
puberty. These changes include body composition, fat
distribution, menstruation, growth spurts, body and facial hair
growth, body odor and skin changes. The body physically changes
as the fat tissue increases in the hips, thighs, and breasts
producing the typical hourglass shape of females. With all these
changes going on, what effect does acne have on girls during
puberty?
During puberty girls experience an increased likelihood and
severity of acne from the increased oil secretions in the skin.
Puberty is often a difficult time and acne only adds to the
difficulty. During puberty girls usually experience increased
irritability, mood swings, and feelings of low self esteem. Even
girls who have been very sure of themselves may suffer from low
self esteem when puberty sets in. These changes may be even more
severe in the girl also suffers from acne.
The negative changes in girls during puberty are made even worse
if acne is a problem. You can help deal with the changes when
you know how to lessen the problems of acne.
Practical Acne Treatments For Girls...
Proper skin care is the first step in treating acne. The face
should be gently washed with a facial cleanser. There are many
skin care products on the market that may help with acne. To
kill the bacteria
that cause acne the cleanser should contain
salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or sulfur. Gentle cleansing is
an important factor when dealing with acne. A common mistake is
to clean the face too often and with harsh cleansers. Careful
cleaning of the face twice a day is the best way to go.
There are some cosmetics that can be detrimental if you are
trying to control acne so it is important to use non-comedogenic
products. Non-comedogenic products are less likely to cause
acne, blackheads or block the pores of the skin. Today there are
many non-comedogenic products available, such as makeup, lip
stick, moisturizers, and even acne medicated makeup.
The changes experienced during puberty can take a mental and
physical toll on girls. The onset of acne certainly makes these
changes even harder to deal with. It is a good idea to visit
with a dermatologist if the acne can not be controlled with
over-the-counter medications. A dermatologist will understand
the changes that are associated with acne and will be able to
offer advice and treatment programs. It's also important to be
understanding and offer support to girls as they go through the
difficult time of puberty.
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