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Acne vulgaris (also known as grain) affects 85% of all adolescents and young adults. This condition is treatable and now expects the facile notion that “outgrow” acne is unnecessary and potentially damaging, both physically and psychologically. If left untreated, acne can worsen and cause permanent physical scars and psychological damage. Because the face is the direct way they interact with the world, after injuries, pimples, blackheads or acne on the face and then scarring can damage the adolescent’s self-esteem and cause them to withdraw from the relationship social and environmental interactions. The etiology of acne is dirty misperceived due to hygiene is often associated with feelings of guilt, shame and embarrassment of the adolescent feels acutely. Often, the adolescent will be falling into an extreme-cleaning ritual to ensure that this is not the case, aggravating the condition.
Acne affects teenagers at a time in their lives when hormones are raging, their personalities are flourishing and social and emotional development comes into play. A teenager feels enormous pressure to “fit in” and be accepted. Attractive physical appearance and play a key role in this game of pairs and social behavior. Acne affects can be as damaging to an adolescent self-esteem and body image are temporary, if not permanently, affected. An open discussion with your child to the doctor or medical professional can help give your teen the power to open about these issues. Read the rest of this entry »