Doesn’t choose. It makes us feel like “strangers”. It is the cause of anger and depressive thoughts. Underestimated, it makes itself felt with doubled strength. The treated person lets himself be forgotten. Do you want to help your child fight acne? Trust the specialists.
Nothing scary?
Increased seborrhea, blackheads, papules, and pustules are commonplace for many teenagers. According to statistics, acne vulgaris affects as much as 90 percent. people in adolescence. Although we know that its treatment requires systematic, persistent and proper skin care, it is still treated as an aesthetic defect. It happens that parents convince desperate teens that this is “nothing terrible”. In reality, however, it is different – research shows that patients experience anxiety more often, suffer from depression, and socially isolate themselves, as well as experience disorders of interpersonal relationships, clearly lowered self-esteem and low quality of life.
— Many times, as a psychologist, I have the opportunity to hear sad stories. In the memoirs of my patients, there are sentences: “who will invite you to a coarse prom”, “nobody wanted to go with me through the face covered with blackheads”, “I was abused, ridiculed and pointed with fingers”. Some people feel ashamed even years later when their skin is healthy. And we are talking about people who grew up in the times before YouTube, Instagram or TikTok – today it is much more difficult to be a teenager. Influencers who very often promote an unrealistic vision of themselves do not help either. Unfortunately, no one explains that a flawless complexion is the result of make-up, lighting or Photoshop – comments psychologist Marlena Stradomska.
Let’s not judge
Would you like to help your teen fight acne, but don’t know where to start? First: don’t underestimate his problem. Acne may resolve spontaneously before the age of 20. However, in some patients the disease has a chronic, long-term and recurrent course. In order to avoid complications in the form of unsightly scars, discoloration and unevenness of the skin, treatment should be started early enough. Second: be present and supportive. Remember that adolescence is the time when self-image and self-esteem are built the most, and one unfortunate comment can lead your child to tears, rage and powerlessness.
– First of all, let’s not judge, let’s show the child understanding and propose specific solutions. In the fight against acne, “good intentions” are not enough, you need to take action, i.e. visit a dermatologist, purchase good-quality dermocosmeticsfor acne-prone skin, talking to a teenager about the importance of hygiene and thorough skin cleansing. In addition, let’s try to explain to our child that no one is perfect, and that the social requirements for beauty standards are different from what they really are. Praise, appreciate and pay attention to positive qualities – we all have our own personality, intelligence and talents that make up our individuality. After all, she is the most important – adds the psychologist.
Trust the specialists
Acne doesn’t have to be a verdict these days. It also doesn’t have to lead to unsightly scars or discoloration. We can fight it effectively by using appropriate cleansing and care preparations. The best solution is dermocosmetics, which are hypoallergenic and do not cause the formation of blackheads, and at the same time contain substances that have proven to inhibit the development of acne lesions.
A good example is the Cleanance Avène line for acne prone skin. It includes products for washing the face (cleansing gel for oily skin with imperfections, micellar water, soothing cleansing cream), as well as care products (matting emulsion, face mask, soothing cream). The brand’s novelty is Cleanance Comedomed, an anti-blemish concentrate that not only reduces pimples and blackheads, but also reduces their reappearance by acting on the source of acne lesions – micro-blackheads. The active ingredient of the dermocosmetic is Comedoclastin ™, obtained from milk thistle seed extract, which helps transform micro-comedones into a healthy sebaceous follicle. Importantly, it is the only anti-acne preparation on the market that works on microcomedals invisible to the naked eye, and its effectiveness after just 7 days has been clinically proven. The use of Cleanance Comedomed is a real pleasure – the product absorbs quickly and gives a matte finish. It is indicated for adolescents and adults prone to acne. We can use this type of dermocosmetics on our own, in order to maintain the effects of acne treatment, but also as an adjunct during the therapy prescribed by a dermatologist *.
It is worth remembering that in the care of acne skin, “less is more”. Your teen doesn’t need a whole shelf of cosmetics! His daily routine should consist of two steps – it is better to use gentle gels such as Cleanance Cleansing gel, intended for acne-prone skin. In turn, to refresh the skin, you can use dermocosmetics that do not require rinsing with water, e.g. Cleanance micellar water. It is enough to moisten a cotton pad with it and apply it to the face without rubbing it, until all impurities and makeup are removed. The second step is care, i.e. the right cream. We already mentioned our favorite: the application Cleanance Comedomed allows you to forget about acne once and for all!
* Excluding treatment with oral isotretinoin.