Teens and acne. It's a universal issue! Today we discuss what we learned from dermatologist, Dr. Jason Mathis, as well as our own research on everything related to skin care. 

• How to keep skin clean
  • Gentle cleansers
  • Benzoyl Peroxide
  • Salicylic Acid
• How and why to moisturize
  • Repairs the skin barrier
  • Helps skin avoid premature aging
  • Suggested moisturizers
• How and why to protect skin from the sun
  • Why to protect
  • How to help convince your teen to protect
• What to do for specific problems
  • Retinoids
  • Prescribed medications (Accutane, etc.)
  • Hormonal Acne
• Things not to do
  
  • Don't pick
  • Don't use magnified mirrors
  • Don't have unrealistic expectations

 

Resources:

• Jason Mathis, MD, University of Utah Health, https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0415270&name=jason-g-mathis
• How to Treat Acne with Benzoyl Peroxide, https://www.healthline.com/health/benzoyl-peroxide-for-acne
• What is Cystic Acne https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/cystic-acne#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1
• Salicylic Acid vs. Benzoyl Peroxide: Which Is Better for Acne? https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/salicylic-acid-vs-benzoyl-peroxide
• Teens and Acne Treatment https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/Teens-and-Acne.aspx
• Tips for Getting Kids and Teens to Wear Sunscreen https://www.dermadoctor.com/blog/tips-for-getting-kids-teens-to-wear-sunscreen/
• Hormonal Acne, https://www.self.com/story/hormonal-acne