039 - Skin Care

Teens and acne. It's a universal issue! Today we discuss what we learned from dermatologist, Dr. Jason Mathis, as well as our own research on everything related to skin care.  How to keep skin clean Gentle cleansers Benzoyl Peroxide Salicylic Acid How and why to moisturize Repairs the skin barrier Helps skin avoid premature aging Suggested moisturizers How and why to protect skin from the sun Why to protect How to help convince your teen to protect What to do for specific problems Retinoids Prescribed medications (Accutane, etc.) Hormonal Acne Things not to do Don't pick Don't use magnified mirrors Don't have unrealistic expectations   Resources: Jason Mathis, MD, University of Utah Health, https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0415270&name=jason-g-mathis How to Treat Acne with Benzoyl Peroxide, https://www.healthline.com/health/benzoyl-peroxide-for-acne What is Cystic Acne https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/cystic-acne#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1 Salicylic Acid vs. Benzoyl Peroxide: Which Is Better for Acne? https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/salicylic-acid-vs-benzoyl-peroxide Teens and Acne Treatment https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/Teens-and-Acne.aspx Tips for Getting Kids and Teens to Wear Sunscreen https://www.dermadoctor.com/blog/tips-for-getting-kids-teens-to-wear-sunscreen/ Hormonal Acne, https://www.self.com/story/hormonal-acne