Puberty and Pimples
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- My sister is having a little bit of trouble at school. People are teasing her for having acne and I want to help.
- Pimple Problems!
- I am thinking that if my younger sister is teased again, I will just tell them to give her some space and to go away. If they don't stop, I will then consult a trusted adult or a teacher. I also want to have a conversation with her because I have been through it all before. This is how I am going to address the challenge with my little sister. 1. Make her feel at ease.2. Let her know she has a support network.3. Educate her.
- I am going to explain to her that pimples and acne are a very common part of growing up. In fact about 80% of teenagers will have pimples at some stage as they go through puberty. That means when she is at home looking in the mirror at the red spot on her face, lots of her friends at her home are doing exactly the same thing.
- Step 1. Make her feel at ease.
- I will explain to her that she has a strong group of people around her to support her. Mum, myself, dad, and her trusted teacher are all here to help. Because talking to someone about how you feel, whether they are good feelings, or not so good ones, can make you feel better about any changes.
- Step 2. Let her know she has a support network.
- I will explain to her that skin has glands that produce oils it needs to stay healthy. During puberty, the hormones the body produces can make these glands overactive, leading them to produce more oil. This can block the pores in the skin and lead to blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. I will also tell her how to look after her skin. This is how to look after your skin, wash morning and night with a mild soap or cleanser with warm water. Have a healthy, balanced diet, and do not squeeze them.
- Step 3. Educate her.
- With my support, knowing that she isn't alone, she will be able to face her peers with more confidence and she knows that it is a completely normal thing.
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