| Chances are you know a person who suffers from | | | | like a cliche, "the earlier the better" is very applicable in |
| acne. Dermatologists, pharmacists, skin care experts | | | | this situation. Find a dermatologist whom you can trust, |
| and even television infomercials offer a wide variety | | | | and when you visit the doctor, accompany your teen |
| of ointments and creams to treat the red marks from | | | | to the appointment so you can help him or her |
| acne, but there is no simple cure for the emotional side | | | | understand and follow whatever instructions are given. |
| effect created by this nefarious skin condition. | | | | Guide your child to do the right things. |
| According to studies, acne is very common when one | | | | Many bad habits can make acne worse and more |
| is on his teenage years. For teenagers experiencing | | | | prominent. Make sure your teen knows what these |
| the pains of acne, it is very difficult to face the social | | | | activities are, and how to avoid their negative effects. |
| impacts of acne. There are these marks of shame, | | | | Tell them their causes and their effects, and be |
| depression and even self-pity. As a parent of a | | | | knowledgeable enough that you can easily answer |
| teenager who faces this problem, you could be one of | | | | any questions your adolescent might ask you. |
| the greatest helps. What could you do? You could do | | | | Raise your teenager's self-image. |
| a lot. | | | | Self-confidence plunges when teasing arises. The |
| Reaffirm that acne is not long term to your child. | | | | effect to your teen would be negative so be there to |
| It is crucial for you to provide support to your child, as | | | | boost their self-esteem. Be generous with praises, but |
| his or her guardian. You will probably notice that your | | | | do not use them just to flatter. Tell your teen about |
| child is hurt by people and their petty insults. Make sure | | | | how wonderful his or her talents are. This would be a |
| they know that the teasing will not last forever, and | | | | lift to his/her morale. |
| that he or she will overcome it. Always stress how | | | | Society is very judgemental and negative towards |
| important it is to move on, and not to focus on others' | | | | people with acne problems, so be sure to provide your |
| meaningless, negative words. | | | | teen with positive reinforcement. Reinforce the fact |
| Bring your teen to a good dermatologist. | | | | that it is just a temporary condition, and be sure to |
| See a dermatologist early; do not wait for your | | | | support your child. |
| adolescent's acne to get worse. Although it may seem | | | | |