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Coping With Acne
The bad news for people with acne is that no medication has been found
that can prevent acne. Three out of four teenagers have acne, so you
are not alone. Most teenagers want to know about the cure for acne or
making oneself presentable by using makeup over acne.
Some dermatologists have gone on record to say that most acne-infected
teenagers want creams that will mask the pimples. In effect, it shows
that our teenagers are enamored with their looks and if they do not
look good they feel that they will not be an equal among peers.
The above sentence suggests that in our society appearance plays a
big part and teenagers are influenced by that. This infatuation with
appearances can have horrendous consequences. Teenagers whose self-esteem
plunges usually end up having depressions, mood swings and eating disorders.
Teenagers should be made to understand that physical beauty is not everything
and they should learn to cope with the problem that they inherited through
their genes.
They should be taught to change their habits and be made to understand
ways to cope with acne. Once the teenager is not worried about his or
her skin, then they will be able to concentrate more on their lives.
Acne can be treated so teenagers need not hide their faces and live
in fear. They should change their lifestyle a little and inculcate good
hygiene and habits. Once they have done this they will be able to deal
with acne in a better way. You should tell your children that acne can
be dealt with. They should be made aware that they are not alone; three
out of 4 teenagers have acne in some form. They should also be made
to understand that help is available and you are there with him or her.
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There are many misconceptions among people regarding acne and eating
habits. Teenagers are usually told not to eat oily items and chocolates.
This myth regarding chocolates has been going around for years. However,
to date there has been no evidence proving eating habits cause acne.
Some dermatologists, however, recommend that teenagers stay away from
alcohol, caffeine and nuts due to the stimulants in them.
Adolescents with acne lose self-esteem because they fear that their
peers will view them in a different way. Hence they usually walk with
drooped heads or do not talk to members of the opposite sex. To increase
their self-esteem, it is necessary for parents to understand their child's
needs and assure them that the acne will most likely pass.
Parents should take their children to dermatologists immediately after
an outbreak of acne so as to restrict damage to self-confidence. A popular
misconception is a particular type of ointment or lotion would help
in decreasing the effects of acne. This is not the case as each individual
has a different skin type and each responds differently to treatment.
So a visit to the dermatologist is a step in the right direction for
your teenager.
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