The nurse is teaching an adolescent about acne care. What statement by the adolescent indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will cleanse my face twice a day."
b. "I will frequently shampoo my hair."
c. "I will brush my hair away from my forehead."
d. "I will use my antibacterial soap to cleanse my face."
ANS: D
Antibacterial soaps are ineffective and may be drying when used in combination with topical acne medications. Further teaching is needed if the adolescent indicates using antibacterial soap. Gentle cleansing with a mild cleanser once or twice daily is usually sufficient. For some adolescents, hygiene of the hair and scalp appears to be related to the clinical activity of acne. Acne on the forehead may improve with brushing the hair away from the forehead and more frequent shampooing.
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