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Natural Health News Articles
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| Posted: 8th August 2004 |
| Teen Acne |
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Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States, involving 85 percent of the population at some point in their lives. Approximately 20 million teenagers have acne.
Acne can be especially emotionally devastating for teens because they are extremely conscious of their appearance and their imageSeveral studies have shown that acne sufferers can experience everything from decreased self-esteem and problems with body image to depression and anger.
Dermatologists encourage parents to seek treatment for teenagers with acne and warn against taking a "wait and see" approach. Many parents are often stuck in the mindset of past generations that nothing can really be done about acneOf course teenage acne is mainly a natural result of hormonal changes during pubertyHowever many other factors – nutrition, stress, underlying illness, environmental – are equally to blame and often exacerbate the condition beyond normal ‘puberty spots’.
Simple nutritional improvements, supplementation, herbal and other natural treatments, as well as many conventional treatments, are easily availableWith the correct information and help in deciding what is best for your child, there is no reason for any child to suffer.
Avoiding treatment can make acne worse and may increase the chance for permanent scars. The ultimate goal of acne therapy is to help clear up the pimples you have and to prevent the occurrence of future breakoutsIn general your child should be responding to natural or conventional home remedies and treatments within one monthAfter this it may be a good idea to see a dermatologist in case there is any underlying skin problem, or a counsellor to investigate other possible stress / emotional causes.
Perhaps the most common mistake parents make occurs during the first visit to a natural or conventional healthcare professional. Too often, parents monopolize the conversation and do not give their child a chance to verbalize his/her feelings. |
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