Acne Treatment For Teens | Information For Parents | ZIANA® (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025%) Gel

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Information for Parents

Being the parent of a teen can be challenging, but when your teen has acne, it is sometimes more of a challenge to know how to help. The good news is that it is easier than ever to be informed about your teen's condition, so you, your teen, and your doctor can make informed choices regarding treating acne.

Teen acne is common.2 Dermatologists assess it as a skin condition that may require prescription treatment.2,3 Acne in adolescents can be treated successfully in many cases.2

Research shows that treatment is beneficial; in particular, treatment can help clear or almost clear your teen's skin. Recognize, however, that your teen may need the help of a dermatologist who can evaluate your teen's condition and determine whether to prescribe a medication to help treat it.2 If you do not have a dermatologist, click here to find a doctor near you.

It is important that you and your teen understand that acne is a condition that can often be treated, but it can take time and following the treatment a dermatologist determines will work best for your teen.2 So be patient and encourage your teen to follow the dermatologist's instructions. You may both be rewarded by seeing your teen's skin improve.

Being the parent of a teen can be challenging, but when your teen has acne, it is sometimes more of a challenge to know how to help.

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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