Author: Karen Glass

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Teenager acne

Karen Glass
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Are you a teenager? Then one of the common problems that you might be facing is the teen acne. Although teen acne is found to be a common problem among teenagers, it can be frustrating if you have too much acne covering up your face. It can also lower your self-confidence sometimes. However, you should not panic, as teen acne is a common side effect of changes in hormones during teenage. I also suffered from this problem in my teenage, so don’t worry dear, you are not alone! Almost all teens suffer from teen acne sometime in their life.

Understanding acne

acneTeen acne can appear as blackheads. Blackheads are the black dots that appear on your face through hair follicles on your skin. Blackheads can be the result of oily skin, dead skin cells, dirt that causes bacteria to grow. Acne can also appear in the form of whiteheads, deep and puss filled pimples. In extreme conditions, your skin might discover red colored pustules and nodules. Nodules can be trouble causing case of acne as they are large and cause pain too.

Causes

One of the most common causes of teen acne are the change in hormones. The hormone called Androgen starts growing in teenage girls and boys. Androgen plays a major role in teen acne. Androgen causes teen acne mostly in teens entering puberty. Another fact to consider is your genetics. If your parents had teen acne then there are the
chances that you will also have to face them. But, it doesn’t mean that all the teens that have acne had their parents suffering from acne. Sometimes it depends on individual eating and other habits. Another scientific reason behind teen acne is excessive productionof sebum.

Sebum is the oily substance that is secreted by the sebaceous glands. Sebum is essential substance for lubrication of skin and hair, but excessive production of sebum during puberty can cause teen acne. Your lifestyles and eating habits also play a role in generation acne on the skin. Teenagers often have bad or unhealthy eating habits like fast food, spicy food and food containing fats and oils. Consumption of excess oily foods can cause teen acne. Teens suffer a lot of other emotional trauma and changes in life causing an excessive amount of stress. This can result in teen acne.

How to cure teen acne

wash faceEven though you are suffering from teen acne, don’t worry because the problems are not going to stay with you forever. Right? Here are some tips on how you can avoid or cure acne.

Wash your face daily or frequently in a day, well help improve skin. If you travel a lot or you go out a lot, chances are that pollution can cause your acne, so wash your face when you come home. It will greatly reduce chances for bacteria to grow on penetrating into skin pores. But if you already have pimples you should not scrub your face too much and gently wash your face at least two times a day.

Avoid touching your face. Hands carry too much bacteria, and if you touch pimples on your face too much, it can make acne even worse for the skin. Another tip is, when you sleep don’t put your hands on your face if possible.

Limit use of cosmetics. Teenagers especially girls use cosmetics, and it is understandable in teenage as teenagers give a lot of importance to appearance. However, cosmetics contain chemicals that can result in teen acne. I am not against using cosmetics, but the point is you should know the amount of makeup to put every day. Also, go for only branded or natural cosmetics. Avoid cheap cosmetics.

Consult dermatologist before using any medicines or creams to treat acne.

So, teens don’t panic if you have acne, just follow these simple steps to get rid of acne and bring back your self-confidence!

Why Is It Important To Take Care Of Your Private Parts?

Karen Glass
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Introduction

The importance of embracing good personal hygiene practices cannot be overemphasized. As a matter of fact, maintaining personal hygiene is very important for a number of reasons, including preventing various infections among others. One of the areas where practicing good personal hygiene is of utmost importance is in your private parts.

Taking care of your private parts

The following are some of the reasons why it is important to take care of your private parts:

Preventing infections

ladyThis is particularly important for women because of the nature of their sexual organs. Failure to observe good hygiene can lead to yeast infections which are caused by a fungus that lives in the vagina. These infections can be avoided by practicing good genital hygiene, including:

  • Using cotton underwear
  • Maintaining cleanliness of the vaginal area
  • Refraining from wearing tight clothing
  • Changing pads as well as tampons regularly

Sexual hygiene

Maintaining sexual hygiene is very important for both men and women. This is because of the physical contact that is involved during sexual intercourse that can lead to cross-infections. Keeping the genital area clean, especially for sexually active people, is important for the following reasons:

  • It keeps away sweat, which can lead to a foul smell.
  • It helps keep away bacteria or the unwanted white accumulation known as smegma, which can lead to a foul smell. The accumulation of bacteria due to poor hygiene is known to cause fungal and other infections in the private parts. In addition, it is easy for you to pass the bacteria to your partner during intercourse, infecting him or her with an STD.
  • It helps keep away pubic rice: These organisms are known to infect the pubic hair, and for this reason, it is always important to remove them all the time. It is part of good hygiene. Also, public rice can be passed from one person to another during sexual intercourse.
  • Getting rid of your pubic hair helps prevent the occurrence of bacterial infections as well as boils.

Preventing UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)

These infections occur when bacteria cells are present in the urine. The bacteria that cause UTIs are found in the digestive tract and can, therefore, be easily passed from the anus to the vagina or tip of the penis. These infections are more common in women than men. In addition, they can be passed from an infected person to another through sexual intercourse. To reduce the chances of getting a UTI, it is important to observe good hygiene practices, including anal bleaching. Another essential hygiene practice that you need to always remember when using toilet roll is to clean the anal area from front to back. This helps you avoid spreading bacteria from your anus to the urethra.

Anal bleaching as a great way to take care of your private parts

assThis procedure is popular nowadays. Aside from it helps boost your self-esteem, it will also give you a ‘clean feeling’.