Acne in adolescent

What is acne?

Acne is an inflammatory dermatosis of the glands that secrete sebum at the base of the hairs. 90% of young people have an eruption of acne during puberty.

Eruption of acne

The eruption is more or less severe but stops spontaneously, in general, towards the end of adolescence. Various factors, yet unproven, can increase acne.

What causes of acne?

·                -Stress can cause more acne.

·                        -  The sun worsens acne after losing the tan.

·                        -And certain foods like chocolate increase acne temporarily.

How to treat acne?

The acne treatment is not essential but it may be necessary for the well-being of adolescent. Different treatments (generally binding) exist like phototherapy, dermatological products based on zinc, the laser.

Your dermatologist will suggest the best treatment according to the wingspan of the eruption of acne.