How to Care for Damaged Teen Skin

A teenager's skin may go through many different conditions from oily to dry in the course of a year. Treatment of a teen's damaged skin depends on what is causing the damage and how long the condition lasts. Proper skin care and nutrition aids in many teen skin issues. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Moisturizer
• Non-abrasive soap
• Antiperspirant

1. Apply moisturizer to dry, irritated skin that can result from chafing in cold weather or sports related rubbing.
2. Eat foods that are less oily or spicy when sweating or oily skin is a problem. Drink plenty of water as it naturally flushes toxins from the body. Maintain a well balanced diet with lots of vitamins and minerals to keep your skin healthy.
3. Clean skin with a mild soap once a day. Using an abrasive soap designed to get rid of oil actually can hurt a teen's skin. Some oil is needed to maintain normal skin conditions.
4. Use a strong antiperspirant for excessive sweating. An antiperspirant actually clogs sweat pores so the sweat doesn't reach the skin surface.
5. See a doctor when your teen has any type of warts on his body. The doctor may recommend freezing them off or removing them with laser treatment. Warts usually go away on their own, but it takes a few years for them to vanish.

Tips & Warnings

• Rotating between acne creams throughout the week can help a teen suffering from excessive acne problems.
• Make sure your teen showers enough. Dirty skin, or skin that is too dry or too oily can lead to damaged skin.
• First try over-the-counter remedies. If they don't work, seek treatment from a dermotoligist.