Juvenile acne


WHAT IS THE YOUTH ACNE?


Juvenile acne is that acne that appears in many of us when we go through that stage of life called puberty. More than 80% of young people suffer from acne during this stage. This type of acne is expressed in the form of papules, pustules, blackheads, cysts filled with pus and sometimes infected lesions.

Obviously, each one of us suffers from acne in different ways. The severity of juvenile acne is determined by different factors: the restructuring of the skin, the presence of some hormones as well as the sebum and bacteria that accumulate. These factors are what determine the severity of juvenile acne that can range from mild acne to severe acne.

Juvenile acne



The affected areas are usually the face, shoulders, neck and back.

treatments for juvenile acne

SYMPTOMS OF YOUTH ACNE


As we have said, the symptoms are evident to the naked eye. The beginning of the pre-adolescent age along with the following elements are practically irrefutable proof of juvenile acne:

Mild acne:

White spots or comedones
Black spots
Serious acne:

Cysts
Infected lesions
The area of ​​the body that most suffers juvenile acne is the upper one (face, shoulders, neck and back).

In this age we have to take into account some recommendations so as not to make the problem worse.

It is important not to try to tear or pinch pimples or pimples that may appear as they may leave a permanent scar.

We always recommend consulting a specialist and that it is he who diagnoses the condition of acne. However, these symptoms are clear of juvenile acne.

CAUSES


During the period of puberty the adrenal glands (ovaries and testes) secrete a large amount of sex hormones. These hormones intensely stimulate the sebaceous glands of the skin. Sebaceous glands are responsible for secreting sebum (fatty substance that lubricates the epidermis) sometimes excessive. If that excessive sebum can not be removed properly, it accumulates in the pores of the skin and clogs them. In this way the comedones are created that if they break can cause swelling and pain.

treatments for juvenile acne

TREATMENT FOR YOUTH ACNE


Now we are going to see the possible treatments according to the severity of the acne that is suffered.

ACNE LEVE


Mild acne is the most common acne in adolescence and at the same time the easiest to remedy. To treat it, it is enough to resort to products of the type creams, gels or lotions, applying them 1-2 times a day.

One of the most effective natural products to treat mild or very mild juvenile acne is aloe vera. Here you can see the properties of aloe vera.

ACNE GRAVE


If our acne begins to be more blunt we should visit the doctor. He will diagnose and tell us what we have to take.

Generally, for severe acne is usually opted for antibiotic treatments. These antibiotics serve to prevent the proliferation and activity of the germs in charge of infecting. After 3 months the results begin to be visible and the doctor decides if it is enough or not.

VERY SERIOUS ACNÉ


In the case of acne vulgaris and very persistent, it is possible that antibiotics are not enough. That's when Isotretinoin is used. This drug is used to reduce the amount of sebum that is secreted, reducing the size of the sebaceous glands. In addition it is also anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.

treatments for juvenile acne


Treatments for aggressive acne (severe and very serious) can cause some discomfort for day to day as:

Lips cut.
Very dry skin.
Avoid sun exposure.
Avoid the consumption of alcohol or drugs.
They can also trigger a lot of side effects. That is why the doctor has to periodically monitor the treatment to take action if something goes wrong.

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