Skin and Acne

Teenage acne is thought to be triggered by increased levels of a hormone called testosterone, which occurs during puberty.

As if your teen didn't already have enough to contend with, along comes acne. The good news is that younger skin is more resilient, and bounces back quickly, meaning those big, angry blemishes make themselves scarce pretty sharpish. To send them packing even faster, and prevent future breakouts, remind your child of the following:

  • Cleanse regularly
  • Don't strip the skin
  • Prevent picking - this can lead to scarring
  • Follow qualified dermatologists on Social Media for accurate date medical advice

Useful resources 

Dr Natalia Spierings and I’m a UK-trained, GMC registered Consultant Dermatologist & fellowship-trained skin cancer surgeon. She has a reputation for having a no-nonsense approach to looking after your skin.

The NHS website offers guidance on why acne happens, triggers for acne flare-ups, and myths about acne and treatments.