“What is the best treatment for teenage acne?”
My daughter has just entered her teens and is dealing with severe acne. Should we try medicines to treat it or wait for it to settle on its own?
2 Answers
There is no cure for acne, and it exists over a wide spectrum. Some people may be offended by mild acne, and others won’t care at all. The goal is two: 1) make the adolescent comfortable with the acne and its treatment, 2) try to prevent scarring. If you have tried OTCs then it is time to see your doctor.
You can try over the counter acne treatment first like oxy5 or proactive. Any acne treatment will take at least one month to see results. If it doesn't get better you should see a doctor.
