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Child Has Acne. Can Benzoyl Peroxide Or Salicylic Acid Be Used?
i am a 15 year old and is suffering of acne .... i need help im confuse why ... my parents did suffer of it to in their teen hood and im not sure if it can decrease itry using benzoyl peroxide and salicd acid but can this help or ineed to waitt n Not stress out to see change... and also ihave stared seeing acne before puberty which i was 11 years old wat should i do
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
Hi thanks for the question . I can understand your anxiety. Acne is just a result of harmonal changes above 10 years and not at all an issue medically but has lot of psychological impact on teens. Underlying stress can aggravate acne so try to be stress free and take lot of water and fresh fruit juices and Regular face washes. Creams like benzoyl or salicylic can be used based on your skin type . So consult a dermatologist.
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