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Girls, Puberty and Acne

The following article covers a topic that has recently moved to center stage - - at least it seems that way. If you ' ve been thinking you need to know more about it, here ' s your opportunity. 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 natural hourglass shape of females. With all these changes going on, what impact ... read more

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The following article covers a topic that has recently
 
moved to center stage - - at least it seems that way. If
 
you ' ve been thinking you need to know more about it, here ' s
 
your opportunity.

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 natural hourglass shape
 
of females. With all these changes going on, what impact
 
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 strenuous 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 extremely sure of
 
themselves may suffer from low self esteem when puberty
 
sets in. These changes may be even more extreme in the girl
 
also suffering 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...

You may not consider everything you just read to be crucial
 
information about acne. But don ' t be surprised if you find
 
yourself recalling and using this very information in the
 
next few days.

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 generate acne the
 
cleanser should contain salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or
 
sulfur. Gentle cleansing is an important factor when
 
dealing with acne. A typical 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 unquestionably
 
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 sensitive
 
and offer support to girls as they go through the difficult
 
time of puberty.

Now might be a good time to write down the main points
 
covered above. The act of putting it down on paper will
 
help you remember what ' s important about acne.

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