It is inevitable; almost all teens will get some form of acne.
Whether it is moderate, mild, or severe, it can be embarrassing and uncomfortable.
It is all part of being a teenager, but it can seem to come at the most inopportune times...
like prom and your first date.
Teens are most definitely prone to getting acne because their bodies are developing and going through many different phases.
Chemicals are rushing in and out of them, causing the body to react with zits on the face, back, and sometimes even on arms and legs.
These pimples can be ugly and cause pain for some teens.
Below is an idea of how to categorize between the different levels of acne.

• Moderate - only a few zits here and there.
  Mostly smaller sized, and don't last long, but once one disappears, another comes back!
• Mild - zits appear on all different parts of the face, maybe in a reddish coloration.
  Last for a week or two and are the "ready to pop" or blister kind.
  
• Severe - sections of acne on the face; very red colored and sore to the touch.
  Most of the face is covered in pimples that are blister-like and may leave scars.
  May appear on the back, arms and legs.
  

These different levels of acne may not be the same in comparison, but are all embarrassing, especially if you are a young adult, student, or a prom-goer.
Remember that these types of changes are normal and no one has a perfect face! Teens have to go through puberty; it is part of the course of becoming an adult.
Sometimes acne even disappears on its own as time goes on.
If it doesn't, there are options that can help you or your child in the quest for a clear face.
All it takes is time!