If either parent or both parents had acne in their teenage there is a good chance that their children will also get acne. Three out of four children have teenage acne and the degree of the acne attack varies from child to child. Some children have a more severe acne problem then other children. There are a lot of beliefs about what causes acne but no single theory can be said to be conclusive. What is known or common is that teenage acne starts around about the time a child starts to attain puberty and the child's hormones are going through change. There is no way of preventing an acne breakout as no one knows when and if it will happen. Teenage acne can be simple pimples, zits or red bumps, yellow bumps and may be restricted to the face or in some cases may spread to the rest of the body, which is usually the upper trunk.

Acne is when the oil producing glands start producing more oil then normal and the dead skin cells clog the skin pores. Teenage acne can take many forms like blackheads, pimples, whiteheads, blemishes and they can be quite frustrating for a teenager. Teenagers are in a rush to get on with their lives and cannot stand any ugly blemishes or pimples appearing suddenly on their faces. They may even try to pierce them, squeeze them, just so that they will go away. But these methods never work and in fact may end up worsening the acne rather then eliminating it.

Poor hygiene is not a cause of teenage acne as one can bathe twenty times a day and still gets acne. Poor diet may contribute to acne but it is not a cause or the cause of acne. Stress and not getting proper rest has been found to aggravate acne so getting proper rest and not getting stressed out is important. Also as teenagers one does not give a second thought to wearing tight clothes, helmets, sweatbands or carrying backpacks. But all these can spread the acne because of the friction caused by them rubbing the skin. One thing that a teenager must avoid doing is scratching or picking at those pimples, as this can lead to more serious issues, like spreading the acne and permanent scarring. So it is dangerous to pick or squeeze those pimples and boils.

Most teenage acne cures itself and by the time one turns twenty that horrible experience of teenage acne is over. Of course there is that one off factor in which the acne continues into later life. But generally one gets over it once they pass their teens. Now there is no need to rush to see dermatologist once teenage acne breaks out as this is something bonded with growing up. What one needs to do is get some acne treatment over the shelf medication and use it. Right now any acne medication that has either salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide is recommended. The benzoyl peroxide content should be over 2.5% as the active ingredient. Also avoiding any tight fitting clothes, harsh soaps and over sweating will help. Taking a shower after any exercise, getting good rest and not worrying or scratching the acne will help. For teenage girls avoiding using makeup and any oils also is going to help. There is a number of teenage acne and natural remedies as well as teenage acne home remedies that one can use. The only care required when using a natural or home remedy is to be sure that one is not allergic to any of the ingredients that are being used. There are plenty of over the counter acne treatments for teenagers but which one will suit a teenager depends on the teenager's skin type, etc. there is no single teenage acne product that is going to cure acne. What most dermatologists agree on is that benzoyl peroxide as an active ingredient is helpful in curing teenage acne and is recommended as acne treatment for teenagers.