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At Dermika, we are focused on offering prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the main dermatological conditions, with a wide variety of laser technology. Next, we will address the topic of skin diseases in adolescents.

Definition and Causes

Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in adolescents. This is a common skin condition that usually begins during puberty or adolescence. Hormonal changes cause increased secretion of the sebaceous glands. This, together with the dead skin cells and bacteria present on the skin, causes the appearance of pimples or blackheads.

Signs and Symptoms

It can present in the form of blackheads, pimples, zits, or even more severe forms such as inflamed nodules or pseudocysts that can leave significant scars. It most commonly affects the face, but can also occur on the neck, chest, and back.

Diagnosis

Acne is a very characteristic skin condition, so the diagnosis is made by simple observation without the need for additional tests.

Treatment

There are different products and medications that vary according to the degree of severity, such as cleansing soaps, topical antibiotics, retinoids, oral antibiotics, and isotretinoin for more severe cases. There are some dermatological treatments that can be used together to improve acne and scarring, such as peelings, microneedling, IPL, and fractional CO2 laser.

Prevention

There are simple recommendations that can help control acne or prevent it from worsening, such as washing your face morning and night, do not use greasy lotions and makeup, and do not squeeze pimples, WHICH WILL avoid scarring. There is controversy as to whether or not food has an influence, but it is recommended to eat a balanced diet and avoid foods with a high glycemic index.

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Definition and Causes

STDs are a diverse group of diseases caused by viruses or bacteria that share the characteristic of being transmitted through sexual contact. Among the most common diseases are gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HPV, and AIDS, among others.

Signs and Symptoms

The manifestations vary greatly among each of the diseases, some may even be asymptomatic. They may manifest with ulcers on the genitals, vaginal or urethral discharge, burning or itching, blisters, or swollen lymph nodes in the groin.

Diagnosis

The methods for establishing A diagnosis vary among each of the STDs, and they may range from a culture of the ulcer or discharge to blood tests to detect the presence of the microorganism or antibodies.

Treatment

It is quite variable and is directed AT infectious agent causing each STD, the important thing is that currently there are medications available for each one of them.

Prevention

It is of utmost importance to use condoms to prevent these skin infections, and self-examination to detect any signs suggesting the presence of an STD at an early stage. In this case, go as soon as possible to a dermatologist, gynecologist, or urologist for examination.

They are benign skin lesions that appear frequently in both children and adults. These skin problems are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact.

They usually measure a few millimeters and have a rough appearance. They are most often located on the hands and feet, although there are also other types of warts that affect the genitals. They can spread to other areas of the skin, so scratching or pricking them is not recommended. Some effective treatments to remove them are electrofulguration, cryotherapy, and CO2 laser.

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