Teenage Acne And Its Causes

During the early teen years, boys and girls are at greater risk for acne breakouts, when the oil glands in the body start over-producing sebum (skin oil that can resemble grease). Adding to the problem, your body sheds dead skin cells constantly – and some people have “sticky” skin cells that don’t shed normally – they just remain attached to the skin. For those people who suffer from acne, these excess skin cells plug up the hair follicles as they mix with the oil.

What Are The Changes Girls Will Face During Puberty?

Girls go through many changes during puberty, some physical while others psychological. These changes include fat distribution, menstruation, body composition, body and facial hair growth, growth spurts, skin changes and body odor. During puberty the body physically changes as the fat tissue increases in the breasts, hips, and thighs, producing the typical female shape. There are all these changes in girls during puberty so what effect does acne have on girls during this difficult and emotional time?