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Dermatologists Offer Advice to Parents on How to Talk to Teens About Acne
(ARA) - 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 image," says Hilary
Baldwin, M.D., associate professor
of dermatology at the State
University of New York at
Brooklyn. "Several 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 medical 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 acne," says Sandra
Swanson, a Charlotte, N.C.
dermatologist. "They still
believe in those old wives'
tales that chocolate, pizza,
french fries, and their child's
hygiene habits are to blame,
and that pimples can be healed
or prevented by simple lifestyle
changes."
Avoiding treatment, however,
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 breakouts," says Larry
Green, assistant professor
of dermatology at George Washington
University School of Medicine.
"In general, if your child
is not responding to home
remedies and over-the-counter
treatments after one month,
it's a good idea to see a
dermatologist. Dermatologists
have a greater chance for
long-term success if treatment
is started sooner rather than
later."
On www.caringforyourskin.com,
dermatologists from
around the country offer
advice to parents
on how and when to talk
to teens about acne
and acne treatment,
and share some of the common
mistakes they see parents
make during their child's
treatment.
Perhaps the most common mistake
parents make occurs
during the first visit to
the dermatologist's office.
Too often, parents
monopolize the conversation
with the doctor and do not
give their child a chance
to verbalize his/her feelings.
"For those parents, I let
them know in no uncertain
terms that this is not their
condition, but rather the
child's condition and I need
to hear from him/her," says
Omaha, Neb. dermatologist
Joel Schlessinger, M.D. "I
think it is imperative that
parents be there at
the first visit and always
be available to discuss issues
such as medication, but direct
communication between doctor
and patient is critical to
successful treatment."
"As far as supporting their
child's acne treatment
is concerned, most parents
do really well," says Katie
Rodan, M.D., Clinical Assistant
Professor of Dermatology at
Stanford University School
of Medicine in Stanford, Calif.
"I like to have parents
in the room because I want
their input regarding oral
vs. topical medications and
other issues that arise where
I may need their consent.
I also like parents
to know the treatment regimen
because they can help their
kids find a workable routine
and can give 'soft' reminders
to use the medications."
"Parents play an integral
role during treatment," says
Montclair, N.J. dermatologist
Jeanine Downie, M.D. "They
need to be supportive and
encouraging, but must resist
the impulse to nag or criticize,
as it could have a counter-effect
(i.e., the child may elect
to rebel by not complying
with the doctor's instructions)."
Dr. Downie generally provides
her teen patients with written
instructions they can put
in visible places (such as
a bathroom mirror) to serve
as gentle reminders. "This
gives them a sense of ownership
to the treatment plan."
For more advice on
"Talking to Your Teen About
Acne," and other skincare
topics, visit www.caringforyourskin.com.
Tips for teens are
available on www.pimpleportal.com.
The site offers information
about the causes of acne,
how it can be controlled,
dispels common myths about
the condition, and offers
information about a variety
of over-the-counter and prescription
treatments. Visitors can also
ask a panel of dermatologists
questions about acne, makeup,
and subjects ranging from
skin to nails to hair.
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