How to fight acne correctly during adolescence

When it comes to puberty, acne is an unavoidable confusion. Facing acne, many teenagers will feel anxious and troubled. However, please remember that acne is a common physiological phenomenon during puberty. It is not your personal problem, nor is it a difficulty that you cannot overcome.

Acne is mainly caused by changes in hormone levels during puberty, which leads to excessive secretion of sebaceous glands, clogged pores, and inflammation. Therefore, if we want to solve the problem from the root, we need to adjust our living habits and mentality.

1. We should avoid over-cleansing. Although keeping the skin clean is an important step to prevent acne, over-cleansing will damage the skin's natural barrier, making the skin more sensitive, and may aggravate the acne problem. Therefore, we should choose a cleansing product that suits our skin type and clean it once in the morning and evening every day.

2. Avoid staying up late, have regular study and rest time, adjust endocrine disorders, get up early and go to bed early, have enough sleep and a good mental state to prevent the onset of acne.

3. Control the amount of fat and sugar in your diet. High-sugar, high-fat, spicy and other irritating foods may stimulate the secretion of sebaceous glands and aggravate acne problems. Therefore, we should try to avoid eating these foods, eat more healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, and maintain a balanced nutrition.

4. Do not squeeze acne with your hands to avoid skin damage, bacterial infection and suppuration, leaving scars or pigmentation that are difficult to fade after healing, in order to calm and prevent beauty.

5. Maintain a good attitude. Mood swings during adolescence may also affect hormone levels, which in turn can cause acne problems. Therefore, we must learn to regulate our emotions and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude to cope with the stress and challenges in life.

Source: Chongqing Institute of Population and Family Planning Science and Technology

Author: Special topic on sexual and reproductive health of adolescents

Audit expert: Xu Xiaoou

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