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Teens and Acne - Dealing with Acne in Teens and Children

Sure, acne is a common teenage problem. But that doesn't mean teens have to suffer through it! Get information on dealing with acne during the teen years, acne prevention, understanding teen skin, and helping your child cope with acne.
  1. Tips for Parents (9)

Clear Acne Before Prom

Want to clear acne before prom? These tips will show you how.

The Worst Thing About Having Teen Acne Is...

Having teen acne is tough, but you're definitely not alone. What's the worst thing about having teen acne? Let us know what you think, and read what others with teen acne have to say.

Acne Treatments for Teens

Dealing with teen acne? Overwhelmed with all the acne treatments available? Learn more about the most effective teen acne treatments, and how to choose your acne medication wisely.

Why Do I Have Acne?

Learn more about what really causes teen acne. Hint: it's not french fries or chocolate.

Teen Acne Treatment Tips

Nearly everyone battles teen acne at some point. Get some teen acne treatment tips to help you with your skin-clearing routine.

Can I Catch Acne from a Friend?

What causes acne? Can I catch acne from a friend? Learn more about the real causes of acne, and how it develops.

Teenage Acne - An Overview

Get the basics on teen acne.

Stress and Teen Acne

A landmark study has confirmed stress makes teen acne worse. This exciting study, the largest of its kind, is the first to prove a correlation between emotional stress and the worsening of acne in teenagers.

Preventing and Treating Teen Acne

Learn more about acne in children and teens from the About.com Pediatrics Guide.

Fast Facts about Teen Acne

Get some facts about teen acne from About.com's Guide to Parenting of Adolescents

Skin Care Tips for Teens

Great tips for keeping your teenaged skin looking and feeling great. From About.com's Guide to Skin Care.

Prom Skin Tips

Don't worry about acne on prom night. Find out what others have done to conceal acne for prom, and share your own pimple concealing tips too!

Treating Teen Acne In Boys

No "girlie" skin care advice here. Here are the 10 things you must know to treat acne in teen boys.

Treating Teen Acne In Girls

These tips are just for the girls! Find out how to treat your acne.

My Parents Don't Want Me to See a Doctor About Acne

You're ready to see a doctor about your skin, but your parents are hesitant. What can you do?

Talking To Your Parents About Seeing a Dermatologist

You want see a doctor about your acne, but you're not sure how to bring up the subject with your parents. Get some tips on how to start the conversation.

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