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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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