Acne is a skin condition that can have substantial
psychological and emotional impact. Treatment can manage the skin condition, and
understanding can keep the psychological and emotional effects at bay. Acne Heal hopes to
help you overcome the obstacles acne may cause you and provide you with accurate and
truthful information on all aspects of this medical condition.
A list of recommended medication to manage your acne which
may be purchased at discount prices via the Internet is detailed in the Medication
section. To access the list of recomended medication click on 'Medication' in the index
column on the left side of your screen.
Every teenager knows that acne can be a real bummer. And
doesn’t it seem like acne flares up at the most inopportune time – like before a
big dance or when you’re getting your class picture taken? Persistent acne can really
take its toll on a person’s self-esteem. As much as we hate to admit it, others judge
us by our appearance. That’s why how we look on the outside can affect how we feel
about ourselves on the inside. For some teens, the impact acne has on self-esteem may
leave psychological and emotional scars that linger into adulthood.
So, what should you do if you’re struggling with the psychological and emotional
effects of acne? For starters, you should know that this is a struggle you do not need to
face alone. There are people and resources you can turn to for help. Talk to your friends
who have acne. Let your parents know how your acne makes you feel. Expressing your
feelings about acne is an important step toward maintaining self-esteem, self-assurance
and a sense of control over your own life.
Here are some steps you can take to defeat acne’s effect on your self-esteem:
Face the facts. Don’t try to deny that acne might have a
negative impact on your life. If you look in the mirror and feel embarrassed by what you
see, that’s negative impact. If you know or feel that your social relationships are
being influenced by your acne, you should be ready to look for some help. Don’t feel
that acne is a problem you need to face alone.
Learn the facts about the causes and treatment of acne. There
is a lot of misinformation about the causes of acne, and much of it would lead you to
believe that your acne is somehow your fault because of bad dietary habits, poor personal
cleanliness, etc. These tiresome old myths about acne seem to never die—they just get
passed along from generation to generation. Myths that indicate that acne is "your
fault" will tend to reinforce feelings of diminished self-esteem. If you learn the
facts, it will be clear that acne is never your fault. Acne Heal is a good place to learn
the facts about the causes and treatment of acne.
Help your parents and friends learn the facts about acne. Your
parents may have grown up believing those same myths you still encounter today—like
the ones about chocolate causing acne. In fact, your parents may still believe these old,
long disproved myths. If this is the case, help your parents learn the facts about acne. A
supportive family is one of your most important resources for building and maintaining
self-esteem. Knowing the facts also makes it easier to counter or ignore repetition of old
notions about acne from your friends.
Learn the facts about acne treatment. Resources such as Acne
Heal can help you learn the full range of effective acne treatments. Many effective
treatments are available for all types of acne, from mild to severe. It is important for
you to know, and understand, that most cases of acne can be effectively treated.
Take control, and seek effective treatment. If acne is having
negative emotional or social impact on your life, it is time to take control and seek
effective treatment. While some over-the-counter medications may be useful to treat mild
acne, if acne is severe enough to have emotional and social repercussions on your life you
should seek help from a dermatologist. On the basis of examination and diagnoses, a
dermatologist will prescribe the treatment most effective for your individual case. A
dermatologist can also provide or recommend counseling resources to help you better deal
with the social and emotional impact of acne. Counseling can also involve your parents to
enhance their understanding and support.
If you already have scarring from acne, your dermatologist can
help improve the scarring with dermatological surgery. Consult your dermatologist for
treatments to improve acne scars.
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