Do you suffer from acne?

Are you sick of the day to day treatments you have to go through every day to take care of your skin?

To help cope with teenage acne, it’s important to understand what acne is, what causes it, and what you can do.

What is Acne?

Acne is a common skin condition affecting our teenage and adult patients. At Aspen Dermatology of Utah County we talk about acne myths, acne and diet, acne medications, and other acne treatments.

What Causes Acne?

Acne is a skin condition that occurs because of clogged pores that result from an overproduction of sebum. Sebum is an oily substance secreted from the sebaceous glands under the skin of the face, neck, shoulders, back, and chest. Acne is most common in teens because of the hormonal activity of puberty, which stimulates sebum production.

How is Acne Different for Girls?

Since acne is most often a hormonal event in teenagers, it usually occurs with the onset of puberty. In girls, puberty typically starts at a younger age than in boys, which means girls get acne earlier in life.

In addition to the puberty-related changes experienced by all teens, girls must also contend with the hormonal swings of menstruation, so acne may flare at certain times during the menstrual cycle.

Girls also differ in their response to acne. Because they are more likely to use skin care products than boys, they are often more receptive to the topical treatments recommended for acne.

Stay tune for Part 2 of our blog post about acne tips for Utah girls.

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