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Teen boy advice!!

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Fruitbatdancer · 30/05/2026 14:13

I have a 12 year old son who’s racing into teenage mode with size 7 feet, clothes he outgrows overnight, and the commencement of a spotty forehead!
I remember clean and clear and clearisil what on earth is the right stuff he should be using? It not full on outbreak more pimply / greasy! So I don’t want anything too strong! Cleanliness is an ongoing battle!! I’m waiting for the can’t wait to be clean stage to hit!
help! Also, any other teen boy tips! I’m sorrounded by friends with girls!!

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ElfAndSafetyBored · 30/05/2026 14:24

I’m constantly telling mine to eat more veg but 1) he laughs at me 2) not sure that would entirely solve it.

But pimple patches are good. Can get invisible ones. The Mighty Patch is my sons fave brand,

BarbBarbbarb · 30/05/2026 14:26

He needs to step up the hygiene first! That will help deal with the first signs… then pime
patches…

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