Azaa Battsogt

Having acne can cause insecurity and embarrassment.

It is picture day, and you have a big red pimple on your face. What do you do? Seeing any noticeable mark or spot on your face can quickly ruin your day. You tend to feel insecure about it and assume everyone who sees you will stare at it. But having acne is not something you should be embarrassed about.

Being a growing teenager can have its effects. One effect being your body changing, and everyone knows that puberty is one reason for acne. However, puberty is not the only cause.

Pimples appear when pores get blocked, become clogged or infected. The clogged pores can be caused for various reasons.

Hormonal changes due to birth control or your menstrual cycle can create pimples. Some external causes are face cream, cosmetics, and greasy hair products. Humidity and sweating also promotes oil production, potentially creating pimples.

There are many ways you can treat acne, but there are also some things you should avoid doing. Squeezing, rubbing, scratching or popping pimples is not something you should do. Touching the area too much can lead to slower healing, a larger infection and scarring. You should avoid wearing headbands, hats, avoid greasy cosmetics, and never sleep overnight in makeup. Cleaning your face often can lead to your face creating more oil, leading to more acne.

Treatment of acne can vary for each person. Having a skincare routine can be helpful. First it is important to cleanse your face. Some great cleansers are Neutrogena, Cetaphil and CeraVe.

Another option is treatment of pimples. Serums or over the counter medicines, such as benzoyl peroxide, can help. The medicines will kill bacteria and dry skin oil. Pimple patches are another commonly used solution.

If your acne gets bad enough, your provider can give you prescribed medication. Oral antibodies will kill bacteria and reduce swelling. Topical antibodies are applied to the skin and will kill bacteria.

The last option for treatment is getting minor procedures done. Photodynamic therapy uses a blue light to alter the mechanisms that caused the acne.

According to Webmd.com, more than 85 percent of teenagers deal with skin problems. You should not be embarrassed about your acne and do not let it define you. Ance is a normal part of life.