Cause:
Acne is caused when adolescent hormones lead to an increase in the production of skin cells and oil. These two things lead to the obstruction of pores in the skin, which become inflamed and infected. Food (chocolate) does not increase acne although drinking lots of fluids (water) may help. Pressure on the face from leaning on the hands and baseball caps will increase acne. Care should be taken to keep the hair clean and free from oil as this can increase acne along the scalp line.
Treatment:
It is important to wash the face with a mild cleanser. Cetaphil is recommended as it does not dry the skin too much. Wash with this or another mild fragrance-free soap twice daily.
It is very important to use sunscreen while being
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