The majority of teens will suffer from acne at some time or another. Acne in teenagers is very common because of the overload of oil, or sebum, produced during puberty. The good news is there are ways for teens to keep breakouts at bay and even prevent new ones from occurring. The first thing to do is evaluate the severity of the acne to decide on a treatment strategy. There are different types of acne that include blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules and cysts. If the acne is not painful and does not cover the majority of the face an OTC treatment might do the trick.
Many teens get acne either in clusters, especially on the forehead, around the nose and on the chin. Some get random pimples that pop up here and there. Either way, step one is keeping the face clean and sebum production to a minimum.
