| Acne is a major concern for most of the teenagers. It | | | | Eating good food, cutting out the grease from food |
| not only manifests physically but also leaves a deep | | | | and drinking plenty of water will help maintain a |
| emotional impact. Acne Vulgaris occurs when the | | | | beautiful skin. Skin is nourished during sleep. Therefore |
| pores of the skin become clogged with sebum, | | | | good rest is necessary to maintain a healthy skin. |
| bacteria and dead cells. This usually occurs in | | | | Regular physical exercises are also essential for |
| adolescents and young adults as the hormonal | | | | healthy skin as it improves blood circulation thus |
| changes in the body trigger the sebaceous glands to | | | | bringing more oxygen to the skin. Practicing relaxation |
| produce more sebum. Speaking of emotional issues, | | | | techniques like meditation and yoga also helps in most |
| the self- image is at risk in most of the cases. The | | | | cases with acne. It is important to practice the above |
| person may feel shameful about the acne and start | | | | tips everyday. |
| feeling bad about their own self and the way they | | | | There are so many proven treatment options for acne |
| look. Teenagers should understand their vulnerability | | | | both topical and systemic. Talking to someone with the |
| and fight acne and the emotional issues associated | | | | same problem will help deal with the emotional issues |
| with it in a healthy manner. Parents should also be | | | | to a great extent. Mutual counseling and exchange of |
| supportive and make their teenager feel good about | | | | tips help you feel good. Also, it should not be forgotten |
| what he or she is. | | | | that acne is something that will vanish with time and |
| Here are some of the healthy ways of fighting acne. | | | | age. However, if the person is severely depressed, it is |
| Cleanliness is the first and foremost thing one with | | | | advisable to seek professional help immediately before |
| acne has to practice. Washing the hands and face | | | | you do more harm to your self image. Building a |
| five to eight times a day with mild soap will reduce | | | | positive self image and self concept is the main goal of |
| bacteria on the skin surface and remove excess oil | | | | psychological counseling when dealing with acne. The |
| and dead cells from the skin. This will help prevent | | | | counselor will work with you and help you help |
| acne to a great extent. It is also essential to keep your | | | | yourself. |
| hands and nails away from your face. Never try to | | | | However taking good personal care and appropriate |
| squeeze acne or pull it out with your nails. It will not only | | | | treatment would prevent damage to your physical and |
| worsen the acne but also leave a permanent mark. | | | | emotional self. |
| The skin also needs good nourishment to stay healthy. | | | | |