Acne
Acne Is Not The End Of The World
As children grow into teenagers, their bodies change, their hormones rage, and they often develop a skin disorder called acne. Acne is marked by pimples and redness, typically on the back but it can also occur elsewhere on the body. Acne can be devastating for any teenager, especially since this is the age when a child is trying to fit in the most. It can cause teens to become withdrawn, depressed and it can cause them to miss out on a lot of fun. That’s why, as parents, it’s important to boost your teens self esteem. Tell them that this skin disorder is just a fact of life and it will usually go away after a few years. If it doesn’t go away, however, then more drastic measures may be needed, but that’s only for a dermatologist to decide.
Self Esteem
If your teen develops acne, make sure you let them know that it’s usually only temporary. Just because they have acne doesn’t mean that they are any less of a person. They are the same amazing person they’ve always been, and they will continue to get better with age, no matter what their skin looks like. If they don’t feel like going outside, or out with their friends, don’t force them but let them know that people don’t like them because of their skin. If anyone doesn’t like them because of their acne, they’re not worth knowing anyway. It’s important for your child to know that acne is only a skin disorder and it’s very minor when compared to the grand scheme of things.
Get A Dermatologist’s Opinion
If your child’s acne is only marked by a few pimples here and there, then some over the counter creams and solutions can help. It’s recommended that your child try these first before you make an appointment with a dermatologist. If your child’s condition doesn’t clear up, or if it appears to be getting more severe, then it might be time to get a doctor’s opinion. Your doctor will examine your child’s acne and will then determine if they’re eligible for more drastic measures, such as a prescription strength medicine. These prescription strength medicines can clear up severe forms of acne but they’re only recommended as a last resort. That’s because many of these medicines affect the kidneys and can lead to long term problems. For this reason, make sure your doctor performs blood work on your child to ensure no problems develop.
All in all, however, acne is a minor problem that will clear up with age. Generally, it’s due to hormone fluctuations. As long as your child learns and understands that, they’ll have a better chance of coping, especially during this very stressful period of growing up.
| Author Info Box Caroline Bourke is a full time beauty therapist in Florida. Check out these great Acne resources and articles or the more general Beauty Secrets advice. This article may only be reproduced if the author info is kept intact including the links. |