Teen Skin Care Tips to Stop Acne Problems

Sometimes it may seem that your skin is impossible to handle, especially when you wake up and find a huge stain on your face. The good news is that there are ways to prevent and treat common skin problems if you know what to do.

A pimple starts when the pores in the skin get stuck with a type of oil called sebum, which normally lubricates the skin and hair. Acne is common during puberty when hormones go into overdrive, causing the skin to overproduce sebum. Because many oil-producing glands are on the forehead, nose and chin, it is where the pimples are most likely to appear. Follow the tips or find acne treatments in Pune.

Here are some tips to help prevent outbreaks and clear them as fast as possible.

• Wash your face twice a day (no more) with warm water and a mild soap made for people with acne. Gently massage your face with circular motions. Do not rub. Excessive washing and washing can cause skin irritation. After cleansing, apply an over-the-counter lotion containing benzoyl peroxide.
• Do not squeeze pimples. It's tempting, but here's why you should not. Pimples can push more infected material into the skin, which leads to more swelling and redness and even scarring. If you notice a pimple coming before a large event, such as prom, your dermatologist can often treat for you with less risk of scarring or infection.
• If you have acne on your body, try not to wear tight clothing. They do not allow the skin to breathe and can cause irritation. Scarves, ribbons and caps can pick up dirt and oil, too.
• Take off your makeup before going to bed. When buying makeup, be sure to choose brands that say "non-comedogenic" on the label. Throw away the old makeup that smells or looks different from when you first bought it.
• Keep hair clean and off your face to prevent extra dirt and oil from clogging your pores.
• Protect your skin from the sun. It may seem that a tan masks the acne, but it is only temporary. A tan can make your acne worse, not improve it. Tanning also causes skin damage that will eventually lead to wrinkles and increase your risk of skin cancer. And avoid tanning beds altogether.
• Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, even if it is cloudy or you do not plan to spend a lot of time outdoors. If you sweat a lot or swim, reapply sunscreen every 1½ to 2 hours (even if the bottle says the sunscreen is waterproof).
• Choose a sun block that blocks UVA and UVB rays. Look for the words "broad spectrum protection" or UVA protection in addition to the SPF of 15 or more. Select a sunscreen that says "nonacnegenic" or "noncomedogenic" on the label to help keep the pores clear.

If you are worried about acne and you have run out of options on how to treat it, talk to our skin specialist in Pune who will recommend treatments that can help prevent acne and acne scars.