Acne Treatment For Teens | Information For Teen Girls | ZIANA® (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025%) Gel| Rx Only

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Information for Teen Girls

The main cause of acne is clogged pores. The oil in your skin, called sebum, is one cause of clogged pores. In combination with dead skin cells and bacteria, it can progress from whiteheads and blackheads to inflammation and cysts that may eventually leave scars. Sebum production is particularly sensitive to hormones, and our bodies make more sebum when hormones surge.2

Most types of acne can be treated, and some respond to over-the-counter medications. Your dermatologist can also prescribe medications.2 If you do not have a dermatologist, click here to find a doctor near you.

Many girls with acne are surprised that they can wear makeup while going through acne treatment. You can even use moisturizer and sunscreen. It is important to choose "oil-free" or "noncomedogenic" cosmetics, or those that state "won't clog pores."2 You may have to experiment to find the best cosmetics for your skin. Better yet: ask your dermatologist. Your dermatologist is a good source of information about which products to use.2

Diet and acne are discussed often, but the fact is that acne is not caused by food, and it can't be cleared with a strict diet. It is important for your health to eat a balanced diet with healthy foods.2

Tanning and acne are also important to consider together. Many girls feel that sunlight helps. While there is no proven beneficial effect of sunlight on acne, we do know that ultraviolet light from the sun can increase your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. Additionally, many acne treatments, including ZIANA Gel, can cause sun sensitivity, so it is important to talk to your dermatologist about how to use the product, read directions on medication, and use sunscreen.2

Successful skin acne treatment means getting it under control and keeping it under control. Once you see signs of acne, the earlier you start treatment, the sooner you may see the results of treatment.2

Indication for ZIANA Gel

ZIANA Gel is used on the skin for treatment of acne in patients 12 years or older.

Important Safety Information for ZIANA Gel

The most commonly reported adverse events were inflammation of the nose and throat, throat pain, dry skin, cough, and sinus inflammation.
Stop ZIANA Gel and call your doctor if you develop watery or bloody diarrhea, or if your skin becomes very red, swollen, blistered, or crusted.
Avoid excessive exposure to the sun, cold, and wind. Weather extremes can dry and burn the skin. Always use a sunscreen on skin treated with ZIANA Gel, even on cloudy days. Use other protective clothing, such as a hat, when you are out in the sun. Avoid the use of sunlamps and tanning booths. If your face becomes sunburned, stop treatment until your skin has healed.
Do not get ZIANA Gel in your eyes or mouth, on your lips, on the corners of your nose, or on open wounds.
Do not use ZIANA Gel if you have Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or have developed colitis with past antibiotic use.
Avoid medicated or abrasive soaps and cleaners, soaps and cosmetics that have a strong drying effect, and skin products that contain alcohol, astringents, spices, or lime.
Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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