“Girls Starting to Break Out? What’s Normal and What Needs a Doctor”

Puberty brings many changes — mood swings, body changes, and yes, pimples.

We often meet worried parents and confused teenage girls asking:

“My daughter is 13 and has started breaking out. Is it normal?”

“Her forehead and chin have tiny bumps – is this acne?”

“She’s using face wash but it’s not going away. What else can we do?”

Let’s make it simple. Not every pimple is a problem. But some need early help.

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👧 First, What’s Normal?

As girls hit puberty (usually between 11–15 years), their body starts producing more oil (sebum).

This extra oil, along with dirt and dead skin, blocks pores → and pimples appear.

Common and normal breakouts at this stage:

• Small whiteheads on forehead or nose

• A few blackheads around chin

• Occasional red pimples before periods

• Slight oiliness in T-zone (forehead, nose, chin)

This is the skin adjusting to hormonal changes. It usually settles with basic care.

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🧼 What Can Help at Home?

✔ Use a mild face wash 2 times a day (not more)

✔ Avoid scrubbing or using hard exfoliators

✔ Don’t pick or squeeze pimples

✔ Tie back hair properly while sleeping

✔ Clean pillowcases often

✔ Drink enough water and eat less fried/oily food

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🚨 But When Should You See a Skin Doctor?

If you notice any of these signs, it’s better to get a check-up:

• Pimples turning into painful cysts

• Scars or dark spots left behind

• Skin feels rough with lots of tiny bumps

• Frequent breakouts even after using OTC products

• Pimples spreading to cheeks, back or jawline

• Low confidence or emotional stress because of acne

Remember: early treatment = less chance of scars later.

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💄 Common Mistakes Teen Girls Make:

🚫 Using too many products (especially influencers’ recommendations)

🚫 Trying mom’s or friend’s creams (some are too strong)

🚫 Using fairness creams or “pimple creams” without knowing ingredients

🚫 Washing face again and again – this makes skin worse

🚫 Covering acne daily with makeup

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👨‍⚕️ What We Do at Our Clinic:

At Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, we:

• Listen to the girl’s concerns (without scolding!)

• Understand skin type + breakout pattern

• Prescribe simple products based on age

• Suggest diet tips, hygiene habits, and if needed, gentle treatments

• Focus on building confidence, not just clearing the skin

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🌸 Final Word to Parents & Teens:

A few pimples during puberty are totally normal. But if your daughter is upset, or the breakouts are too frequent, don’t ignore it.

Early advice from a dermatologist can save years of skin damage.

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💬 Have questions about your teen’s skin? Drop them in the comments or visit our clinic for a friendly, no-pressure consultation.

Let’s help every girl feel comfortable in her skin — at every age.