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Dermatological guidance on adolescent acne

Overview

Dermatologists are addressing adolescent skin health, specifically warning against unrealistic beauty standards like ‘glass skin’ promoted on social media. Experts note that many online images are highly filtered and that features such as visible pores, redness, and pigmentation are normal during puberty.

Medical professionals explain that acne is frequently driven by testosterone, which increases oil production and leads to clogged follicles and inflammation. While common, these issues are treatable; for example, salicylic acid can be used to manage oily skin by removing excess sebum and dead skin cells. Additionally, doctors clarify that small dark spots on the nose may be sebaceous filaments—a normal part of skin structure—rather than blackheads.

Entities

Massachusetts General Hospital · Zejnab Lafta · Zainab Laftah · Jonathan Kentley · Neera Nathan

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 7 sources
    Dermatologists advise on teenage acne and skincare

    Dermatologists advise teenagers to ignore unrealistic social media beauty standards, noting that acne is a normal part of puberty and suggesting simple treatments like salicylic acid.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Dermatologists address acne and skin health concerns

    Dermatologists advise against unrealistic social media beauty standards, explaining that acne and sebaceous filaments are normal skin functions that require proper, rather than excessive, care.

Sources

danas.rs · ekonomiaonline.com · extravagant.com.hr · glossy.espreso.co.rs · lepotaizdravlje.rs · naslovi.net · radiotitograd.me · sinjali.com · verige.net