The physical symptoms of acne are generally obvious to anyone who sees them. Painful-looking, blotchy red patches of skin which can, if left untreated, lead to breakage of the skin and aggravated problems are a common symptom of acne vulgaris. What people looking from the outside often don’t see is the severe mental and emotional torment that can be caused by acne. As it is well established that acne affects predominantly teenage victims – who are already at a stage in their life when they are most emotionally insecure – the importance of tackling it as early and as effectively as possible is clear.
The reasons for acne having such a profound psychological effect are easy to see. During our teenage years we experience a very pronounced surge in hormones which affects almost everything about us. We grow in height, our voices change, and as puberty takes its effect our bodies change beyond all recognition. In addition to this our minds change considerably too, as we become acutely aware of our burgeoning sexuality and that of our peers. It is a pressurised time for anyone, and adding the self-esteem problems generated by acne means it is hardly a surprise that it is seen as a cause of teenage depression.
There have been studies which point to a link between acne and problems as severe as suicide. Problem acne can be so profoundly affecting for an individual that they feel there is no prospect of ever being happy. If necessary, it can be helpful to have counselling alongside whatever acne treatment you decide on.
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