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Acne: improving skin and self-esteem.

Jonette E Keri1

  • 1University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, FL, USA. jkeri@med.miami.edu

Pediatric Annals
|March 31, 2006
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Effective acne treatments offer significant physical and psychosocial benefits for adolescents. Clinicians should proactively offer treatment, even if not requested, to address potential underlying psychological distress.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition affecting adolescents.
  • Psychosocial factors can significantly impact the experience of acne sufferers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the availability and efficacy of acne treatments.
  • To encourage proactive treatment by clinicians, considering potential psychosocial impacts.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing safe and effective acne treatment options.
  • Clinical guidance on patient interaction and treatment initiation.

Main Results:

  • Safe and effective acne treatments yield clear physical improvements.
  • Treatment can lead to unobserved psychosocial benefits in adolescent patients.

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Conclusions:

  • Clinicians should offer acne treatment to adolescents with visible acne.
  • Addressing acne can improve both physical appearance and psychological well-being.