Tween skin care

CassandraNORI

So DD11 is definitely entering puberty and the latest manifestation is blackheads on her nose - what’s the best treatment? I have always had them - since puberty anyway - and nothing really gets rid of them.

But any advice re good washes etc. she’s also very resistant to self care so simplicity of treatment would be good.

She sometimes gets sprays of zits across her forehead too but they don’t seem to stay long or anything.

I know I battled with acne through my teens but can’t remember anything except loads of bleach like treatments that never worked.

NightHawk

Maybe a gentle chemical exfoliator after cleansing- just in that area. Then a light moisturiser. For it to help, she would need to use it all regularly.

CassandraNORI

Thanks NightHawk - any recommendations for a chemical exfoliate? I’m clueless here.

Longdarkteatime

There is a Cetaphil cleanser you could also try. Ds went through a few before he started using Phisohex and medication for his acne. I think the Cetaphil was the most gentle and recommended by the Pharmacist. If they ramp up dont hesitate to take her to the GP.

CassandraNORI

Ok thanks Longdarkteatime - GP was not a thing we did for acne when I was young - I’m glad things have changed!

NightHawk

CassandraNORI hmm I think I’d have to google to see what would be good for young people. I use one from The Ordinary.

I suggested it, as I follow Dr Pimplepopper on Instagram and she swears by them.

Heyho2

I went to priceline for this recently and oh my word how things have changed! We got some little patches that you put on the spot and it soaks up the oils, that worked on a little one overnight. And we got sukin brand wash, moisturiser and spot cream. She’s not using it, and we’ve only had the one at this stage.

NightHawk

Heyho2 Yes, those patches are really good. I use some Korean ones I buy online.

CassandraNORI

Do you think the patches would work on blackheads rather than pimples?

Do you think they’d work on my near 50yo skin? 👀

NightHawk

CassandraNORI The ones I have are small circles to cover a pimple.

These ones.

They are quite good at disguising them too - you can get some for under makeup as well.

For blackheads, maybe you could try one of those peel off masks? Hopefully someone will read this and have tried them.

WidowWyncke

I think Dermnet NZ usually has good coverage of skin issues.

Scroll down to mild acne(not exactly what you are interested in) and it has a link to the pages on cleansers and antiseptic washes.

https://dermnetnz.org/topics/acne-treatment/