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Few Parents Help Kids Fight Acne
Even though most parents realize acne
affects their teenagers' self-esteem, few take their children
to a doctor to have the condition treated.
So says a survey done for the American
Counseling Association (ACA).
The online survey of 514 parents
of children aged 13 to 19 found that only 35 percent of the parents
had taken their teenager to a dermatologist for acne treatment.
The survey also found that:
- 73 percent of the parents who
had acne as a teenager said it made them feel self-conscious.
- 79 percent said they are active
in helping their teenager treat acne.
- 73 percent agreed that having
acne as a teen can significantly impact a person's self-esteem
as he or she gets older.
- 70 percent said they would like
to do more to help their teenager.
"Acne is often a source of
anxiety that can impact a teen's self-image and confidence at
a critical time in their development," ACA president Dr.
Mark Pope says in a news release.
"It can affect various aspects
of their life such as relationships, schoolwork and even employment.
As counselors, we encourage parents to talk openly with their
children about all aspects of growing up -- especially an issue
like acne that can be easily managed," Pope says.
The ACA has an ongoing campaign,
"Healthy Skin, Healthy Outlook," which is meant to help
parents and their teens communicate about acne. The campaign's
official celebrity spokesperson is Christopher Knight, who played
middle son Peter Brady on "The Brady Bunch."
The ACA campaign includes information
on the cause and prevalence of acne, as well as treatment options.
Acne is the most commonly diagnosed
skin disorder in the United States. More than 40 percent of adolescents
have acne that's severe enough to require medical treatment by
a doctor.
More information
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