The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the following guidelines for teenagers in treating acne:
⏩Wash skin two or three times per day with mild soap and water. Acne is not caused by dirt and excessive scrubbing will improve it; often it worsens the condition.
⏩Use a mild soap. Special acne soaps often are not necessary.
⏩Gently massage soap into skin clean fingers or a washcloth.
⏩Use hot water to wash, cool water for rinsing.
⏩Gently pat skin dry.
⏩Avoid using hard soaps or abrasive soaps.
⏩Use topical benzoyl in 5 percent strength gel. This is available without a doctor’s prescription and available from drugstores and supermarkets. If after four to six weeks the acne isn’t better, increase to a 10 percent strength gel.
⏩If improvement is not seen after using the 10 percent strength gel, see the doctor. Doctor can prescribe stronger treatments and advise in proper use of these treatments.
⏩Avoid touching and picking acne because these practices can irritate the acne and result in spreading to other areas of the body.
⏩Use cosmetics sparingly, particularly those with oily creams can worsen acne. Oil-free or water-based cosmetics are best for individuals prone to acne.
⏩Dietary restrictions are usually not necessary. Despite prevailing misconceptions, foods like chocolate, French fries, nuts, or cola drinks do not aggravate acne.
⏩Wash skin two or three times per day with mild soap and water. Acne is not caused by dirt and excessive scrubbing will improve it; often it worsens the condition.
⏩Use a mild soap. Special acne soaps often are not necessary.
⏩Gently massage soap into skin clean fingers or a washcloth.
⏩Use hot water to wash, cool water for rinsing.
⏩Gently pat skin dry.
⏩Avoid using hard soaps or abrasive soaps.
⏩Use topical benzoyl in 5 percent strength gel. This is available without a doctor’s prescription and available from drugstores and supermarkets. If after four to six weeks the acne isn’t better, increase to a 10 percent strength gel.
⏩If improvement is not seen after using the 10 percent strength gel, see the doctor. Doctor can prescribe stronger treatments and advise in proper use of these treatments.
⏩Avoid touching and picking acne because these practices can irritate the acne and result in spreading to other areas of the body.
⏩Use cosmetics sparingly, particularly those with oily creams can worsen acne. Oil-free or water-based cosmetics are best for individuals prone to acne.
⏩Dietary restrictions are usually not necessary. Despite prevailing misconceptions, foods like chocolate, French fries, nuts, or cola drinks do not aggravate acne.
