Causes
Before determining how to get rid of acne for a teenager, it is necessary to find out the causes that provoked it. Rashes often form as a result of internal failures that occur for the following reasons:
- changes in the body's hormonal levels;
- failure to comply with hygienic rules for body care;
- use of incorrectly selected cosmetics and skin care products;
- inadequate and irrational nutrition;
- too oily skin;
- frequent stress and emotional stress;
- lack of vitamins in the body.
In some cases, acne may appear on the skin during adolescence after taking medications for a long time. In a situation where parents suffered from acne in their youth, there is a high probability that children will also encounter the same problem. In some situations, the cause of rashes can be demodicosis of the skin, that is, the activity of a mite, which must be combated with medications.
Life with acne
A person begins to become familiar with skin rashes from childhood, when he goes through the stages of diathesis and prickly heat. Then this problem subsides a little and explodes in adolescence, when the moment of powerful hormonal changes in the body occurs. Then the forehead can be covered:
- Black dots;
- Small rash or pustules;
- Red acne;
- Subcutaneous cysts with fatty secretions accumulated inside.
However, when the same problematic formations continue to populate the forehead of adult men or women, then one should think about problems in the body, and look for the reasons deep in its depths.
Degrees of manifestation
Some teenagers develop only a few small pimples on their skin, which change their location and do not cause much discomfort. However, such situations do not occur so often, and for many young people acne becomes a real problem. In case of internal disorders, such pathology can be divided into several stages:
- the appearance of open and closed acne on the skin, the number of which does not exceed 10 pieces;
- an increase in the number of pimples in a teenager to 40, their inflammation and the accumulation of purulent exudate in them;
- scarring of tissue in the area of some large rashes and ulcers;
- an increase in the affected area, the appearance of cystic formations and bleeding of acne in adolescents.
If you have serious internal problems that are accompanied by severe rashes, you should consult a specialist.
Interesting fact: There are places on earth where the population has never encountered such a problem as acne. This is because they do not consume sugar and do not process their food in any way.
Stages and degrees of rash on the forehead in women
Rashes on the forehead vary in stages, which are not difficult to determine. You just need to count the number of pimples.
- First stage. This is the presence of 10 or less pimples. This stage can be cured with external cosmetics.
- Second stage. It is characterized by the presence of 40 pimples. To get rid of this problem, you will need to use not only cosmetics, but also take medications orally.
- Third stage. There are more than 40 pimples on my skin. As treatment, drugs that have internal effects on the body are used. These are usually pimples with purulent discharge, and to get rid of them, complex therapy will be required.
The course of the rash may be as follows:
- rapidly manifesting;
- suddenly disappearing;
- appear for a day and disappear.
Rashes on the forehead in women (the reasons may be hidden) can increase in size and merge together. If a rash appears, it is better to immediately seek help, because it may be the result of an infection, which, due to inaction, can easily spread throughout the body.
Teenage acne in boys
Teenage acne in boys is most often represented by acne, which is accompanied by the appearance of inflamed nodules, which over time give way to scars. Medical practice shows that most often such complicated acne occurs on the face in the area of the forehead and jaw. When teenage acne occurs in boys, how to treat it depends on the area of the lesion and the cause of the skin rash.
With a pronounced imbalance of vitamin A in the body of a young man, localization of rashes on the chest is possible. In the event that a young person with chronic intestinal pathologies abuses harmful products, then juvenile acne covers the cheeks and the area of the nasolabial triangle.
Causes of rashes in children
In infants, allergies can appear suddenly and a similar manifestation in a child can be provoked by both external and internal factors. Any appearance of a rash (especially in the forehead area) requires finding out the cause of the disease in the infant.
In a newborn baby, an allergic rash may appear as a result of an allergy to mother's milk if the woman's nutrition is impaired. Food allergies are one of the most common causes of forehead rash.
The skin of a newborn is very delicate and susceptible to external influences, so a baby may develop an allergy to synthetic items from which clothes are made. In addition, allergies can occur upon contact with washing powders, baby detergents, animal hair, etc. In this case, it is necessary to switch to hypoallergenic cosmetics, completely eliminating contact with allergens.
Quite often, pinpoint hyperemic rashes in infants can occur due to prickly heat, when the surface layer of the child’s skin comes into contact with wet underwear for a long time, resulting in skin irritation.
In case of infectious diseases, a hyperemic rash on the baby’s forehead may be accompanied by an increase in temperature, lethargy of the child, refusal to eat, and increased drowsiness.
The occurrence of a rash in a child should alert parents. Red spots, flaky skin and irritation are quite easy to notice in a baby. In addition, the development of Quincke's edema (giant urticaria) is possible. This condition is a serious complication that is observed quite rarely, but is quite difficult, especially for infants, and can lead to respiratory arrest due to swelling spreading to the larynx. If this complication is suspected, the child must be hospitalized immediately.
Acne on the face of a teenage girl
In girls, the cause of acne most often lies in a sharp jump in hormone levels in the body. The place of their localization is the area of the chin, forehead and nose. If teenage acne in girls appears all over the face or is grouped along the wings of the nose in the direction of the cheekbones, then there is a high probability of malfunctions in the functioning of the sebaceous glands due to the use of low-quality cosmetics.
Interesting fact: Pimples never appear on the soles of your feet or palms. This is due to the fact that there are no sebaceous glands here.
How to get rid of acne on a teenager's face
Acne on the face of a teenager.
Photo: prowoman.com.ua When fighting acne in adolescents, the main emphasis is on correcting nutrition, using internal and local medications, and carrying out cosmetic procedures to cleanse the skin.
Acne diet for teenagers
If you have teenage acne on your face, you will have to give up junk food, that is, fried potatoes, soda, packaged juices and hamburgers. After just a week, you can notice some positive results, but it will take more than a month for the intestines to fully recover. The diet must be filled with fresh vegetables, dairy products and lean protein.
Interesting fact: Acne in teenagers can appear when eating foods with a high hypoglycemic index and dairy products.
Cosmetology procedures
If the cause of acne in adolescents lies in internal malfunctions of the body, then cosmetic procedures will not bring much effect. Various skin care products are also effective only if there are no health problems. As an additional treatment to the main therapy, you can use cosmetic procedures such as cryomassage, laser treatment, darsonvalization and mechanical skin cleansing.
Acne medications for teenagers
In case of profuse acne on the skin at a young age, the use of pharmaceutical products is prescribed. When hormonal levels change and there are problems in the digestive system, taking medications in the form of tablets is most often indicated. In most cases, it is possible to cope with rashes on different parts of the body with the help of topical medications. For this purpose, it is recommended to use ointments, creams, tinctures and solutions after consultation with a specialist.
Only an experienced specialist can determine how to get rid of acne on a teenager’s face. To eliminate skin rashes, your doctor may prescribe hormonal medications, antibiotics, vitamins and retinoids.
Acne Remedies for Teens
For rashes on the face, it is recommended to use drugs that have an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. Doctors recommend using the following facial acne remedies for teenagers for this purpose:
- hydrogen peroxide;
- tar soap;
- sulfur ointment;
- Brewer's yeast;
- salicylic ointment.
The products have a drying effect and help quickly cope with heavy rashes on the face.
Pills for facial acne for teenagers
For acne on the face in adolescents, taking medications is allowed only as prescribed by a doctor. Retinoids influence the process of sebum production, but taking them may be accompanied by the development of undesirable effects. The following acne treatments for teenagers may be prescribed to eliminate acne:
- Prolifepan;
- Lactofiltrum;
- Polysorb.
Acne cosmetics for teenagers
At a young age, it is important to learn how to properly care for your skin using various cosmetics. Every day you should wash your face and thus get rid of dead epidermal cells. In addition, the use of antibacterial agents for teenage acne, which affect the functioning of the sebaceous glands, is allowed.
To combat acne, you can use creams such as Aknestop, Baziron and Skinoren. In addition, to cleanse your face, it is recommended to purchase Propeller tonics or lotions, as well as gels with AHA acids, for example, Clean&Clear and Garnier.
Prevention
Prevention is important in any treatment. Even when all the acne is eliminated and the skin is glowing and glowing, you cannot relax. Hormonal imbalances are common in adolescence, so acne may return within a month or two. To reduce the risk of their subsequent formation, you need to take preventive measures.
Prevention consists of the following actions:
- regular care with cosmetics for oily skin;
- compliance with hygiene rules (do not touch your face with dirty hands, do not wipe yourself with a dirty towel, wash your face in the morning, afternoon and evening);
- visit to a cosmetologist.
The last point must be disclosed separately. It is important to choose one attending physician for a teenager who will observe him for some time. It is not recommended to visit different specialists every time. They may have different approaches to patients, have their own treatment methods, which are not necessarily suitable for a boy or a girl. It is necessary to carefully analyze information about cosmetology and medical centers in a particular city and choose the best offer. You can trust the treatment of acne and blackheads only to an experienced professional with a successful work history, which is confirmed by positive reviews from previous clients.
The most popular preventive cosmetic procedures:
- ultrasonic cleaning;
- mechanical cleaning;
- peelings;
- masks;
- ozone therapy.
The optimal procedure is selected for each client. The most popular is ultrasonic cleaning. It allows you to painlessly and effectively cleanse the skin of dead cells, ensure a flow of oxygen to it, and get rid of excess sebum. The result is noticeable immediately - the face becomes smoother, more radiant, the patient feels like the skin is “breathing”. Cosmetology procedures must be carried out in courses. Usually a course of 5-10 procedures is prescribed, depending on the teenager’s condition. Sometimes 2-3 visits to a cosmetologist are enough.
Folk remedies for acne in teenagers
To treat acne in adolescents, alternative medicine suggests using decoctions and infusions of medicinal plants such as celandine, chamomile, St. John's wort and aloe.
Acne powder
To prepare the mash, you need to mix 50 ml of 90% alcohol, 5 ml of salicylic acid, 50 ml of boric acid and a tablet of chloramphenicol. You should wipe your face with the resulting mixture before going to bed.
Aloe infusion
It is necessary to chop 5 aloe leaves, pour a glass of boiling water over them and leave for 20 minutes. Aloe infusion should be wiped on the skin in the morning and evening to remove acne in a teenager.
Calendula and chamomile lotion
It is necessary to combine chamomile and calendula flowers in equal proportions, and pour 20 grams of such raw materials with a glass of boiling water. After 30 minutes, the mixture should be filtered, diluted with 2 aspirin tablets and used to treat cleansed skin before bed.
St. John's wort oil
Pour 100 grams of St. John's wort into 500 ml of sunflower oil and leave for 3 weeks. This folk remedy for acne in teenagers is recommended to lubricate the inflamed areas of the skin after washing before going to bed.
Mask with celandine
For a mask against acne for a teenager, you need to pour 20 grams of celandine into 500 ml of hot water and leave for a day. To 200 ml of the resulting solution you need to add 10 ml of honey and egg white. The mask should be spread over the face and left for 10 minutes.
