| By :
Bill Wynne
People today desire a one size fits all solution for all their problems and acne being one of them. It is easier to take a pill than change habits that cause acne to be worse. Having clear skin or as close to it as possible is important since it is well documented that acne can lead a person into depression and even suicidal thoughts. People spend a lot of money for clear skin and although I could argue that there is unnecessary vanity in some of this I will admit that having acne, as a youth was not easy and even today when I get a pimple it is not pleasant. It is very difficult for a young person so let's consider the best teenage acne treatment. So if we simplify the treating of teenage acne by focusing on these four main points. 1. Squeeze Pimples - This is a really bad habit and needs to be prevented at all costs. When a pimple or a blackhead is squeezed the pus can be pushed deeper into the skin and even into adjacent segments of the epidermis and in bad cases even the dermis layer of the skin. Squeezing pimples increases the risk of making a large cavity in the skin resulting in scarring of the skin. The pus that is discharged can infect other parts of the skin causing the acne and pimples to spread. 2. Hormones - Hormones do cause acne and is often the culprit for the first signs of acne in young people going through puberty as their bodies undergo tremendous hormonal changes. Some habits affect hormonal levels. People with acne should invest some time in seeking to understand what those habits are and vanquish them from their daily life so they can experience a reduction in the occurrence of acne. The only scientifically proven food items that have a connection with acne are dairy products such as milk, cheese,ice cream and yogurt. The hormones in the dairy products stimulate the acne breakouts. There is no link to acne and any other food item, not chocolate, not pizza and not French fries. The primary cause apart from puberty is stress because stress does increase the levels of hormones in the body. Therefore, any practice that increases stress could be said to be secondarily related to causing acne and pimples. These habits include sleep, water consumption, sugar and fat consumption, faulty thinking patterns, lack of exercise, getting fresh air and being outdoors in the sunshine. 3. Treatment - If the case of acne is bad enough that as much as 20% of the skin is covered the person should see a dermatologist who will most likely prescribe one of the medications for Acne. The numerous acne treatment systems available for sale and some are proven to help young men and women with the frequency and severity of pimples but take caution that you don't waste your money on something that does not work. Take your time to find one that is known to help. 4. Hygiene - Poor hygiene will not create acne and pimples but if the skin is dirty it can clog the pores and will result in blackheads. It is important to not scrub acne since it can spread the pus and infection to other parts of the skin. Be careful in your selection of soap since most soap leaves a film on the skin. Cleansing your face is best to do with warm water and just your hands so there is no hard scrubbing. This seems simplistic but changing your daily habits and especially the way you think can be a lifelong work. The best teenage acne treatment is to do your best to control stress and limit if not remove dairy from your diet. If you are able to incorporate these two practices into your life you have made two important choices that will lower the frequency and severity of pimples and acne.
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