{"id":36119,"date":"2021-07-30T09:30:47","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T13:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=36119"},"modified":"2021-07-19T13:20:02","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T17:20:02","slug":"acne-treatment-for-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/acne-treatment-for-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"How to treat\u2014and prevent\u2014teen acne"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although pimples seem like a rite of passage for adolescents, acne isn\u2019t inevitable. In fact, acne treatment for teens has evolved over the years. There are safe options available over the counter. \u201cThe strategies we use to treat acne in teens are more tolerable than in the past and not as irritating to the skin,\u201d says Debra Jaliman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, assistant professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and author of<\/span> Skin Rules<\/span><\/i>. \u201cWith a combination of topicals and lasers, acne has become less difficult to treat and today\u2019s treatments are definitely more effective.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What is teenage acne?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects <\/span>50 million Americans<\/span><\/a> annually, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Acne has different forms. It can appear as blemishes like blackheads, whiteheads, pimples (aka pustules), and even as cysts. While most\u00a0 outgrow teen acne, it can cause embarrassment for adolescents. Social media campaigns such as<\/span> #freethepimple<\/span><\/a>, which launched in 2018 works to destigmatize acne and encourages teens to love their skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of acne<\/span><\/h2>\n

Acne is attributed to a variety of factors from hormonal changes to family history. The following can trigger or worsen skin problems:<\/span><\/p>\n