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Emotionally Dealing with Acne
It is a fact that nearly 17 million people in the United States
alone currently have acne. Thus, acne is the most common skin
disease. However, if so many americans are afflicted with this skin
disease, then why is there a social stigma with acne? Due to the
ever increasing social and media pressure on americans to become as
beautiful as they can be, acne can be a detering blow. If acne is
untreated, then it can lead to disfiguration of the skin and
permanent scarring affecting self esteem for years to come.
First, acne must not only be treated physically, but emotionally
as well. Since acne predominantly affects teens during puberty,
which is a stage of generally low self-esteem as the body develops,
acne can cause deep emotional scars as well. How does a teen, who
is constantly bombarded by media influences telling them that they
have to look perfect, accept acne as a common problem that should
have no effect on their personal worth? There are several tips that
these teens can do that can help overcome acne emotionally.
- Attend Motivational Summer Camps
- Join Clubs at School
- Participate in Sports
- Develop a Talent
- Work at a Part-Time Job
These tips help build self-esteem that acne breaks down. For
instance, if a teen participates in sports, then not only will they
feel that they are part of a group (comradery) but also revel in
the accomplishments of the team. A Part-Time job gives the teen a
sense of worth, that they can be a valuable part of the work force.
The money earned helps gives the teen more self-worth, that they
have earned it. If the teen has a natural talent, such as music,
the parents can encourage the teen to develop the talent.
Developing a talent not only instills within the teen a healthy
work ethic (practice), but seeing the gradual improvement will help
boost self-esteem. Perhaps the largest resource that teens can use
to overcome the emotional scars of acne is their parents. If
parents talked to their teens regularly, and have open
conversations with their teen about their acne, then the teen will
feel less ashamed of their dilema. Parents can also relate their
own experiences with acne, since most americans deal with pimples
and zits at least in some point in their life. Parents can also get
advice from other parents on how they have helped their teens deal
with acne.
On there is a forum
where both parents and teens can write about their own experiences
with acne, and learn from what others have written.
While acne can be devestating for teens during the developmental
years of puberty, the worst scarring can be emotional, not
physical. Teens should always remember that acne is a common skin
disease that affects many americans. If acne is hurting their
self-esteem, parents can boost their self-worth by maintaining open
conversations with their children and encourage activities such as
clubs, sports, and developing talents.
Dan Goggins is a recent college graduate with interests in small
businesses and family life. You can read family and business advice
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