Teen Advice

Teen Advice Information Sheet About Zits/Acne

by Jessica Stevenson

for About.com

Zits and acne will persist well in to adulthood - get used to it now.
Zits are most commonly caused by normal hormonal fluctuations in your body.
Zits are not only found on the face; some other common areas are the back, scalp and neck.
Zits are uncomfortable and sometimes hurt, but if you don't let them disappear on their own you could end up with scars.
Popping, picking at, drying out or otherwise irritating zits makes things worse and can cause even more to sprout up.
You do not get zits because you eat greasy food or too many sweets.
You do not get zits because of poor hygiene alone.
Zits do not make you ugly or gross.
Persistent acne that consists of 4 or more zits at one time along with redness, discomfort and slow healing cycles, should be checked out by a doctor.
Everyone gets zits... everyone!

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