Teen Depression- teen acne causing depression

Acne problem is very common among teenagers but do we realise that acne could be a cause of depression. Acne problem starts when teen are between the age of 11 to 13 years and during this time the body goes through a lot of physical changes. Acne starts spreading from the forehead, nose and cheeks and if the cases are severe acne spreads to arms, shoulder and even back.

How does acne start

During teens there are a lot of hormonal changes in the body. Skin has oil glands so these hormones stimulate the glands causing blockage in the skin causing acne. Whenever acne triggers in any teenager it may cause a change in the diet, stress and depression. Every teen wants to look good at this age so they keep looking for products that may help get rid of this skin problem. This is a time for them when they get really upset and would want to please everyone with their looks.
Teens before using any medicine should consult their dermatologist as the medicines may not suit every skin type. Some medicines may cause side effects like redness, dryness and skin irritation.

Acne causing depression In Teens

Acne problems causes depression in teens and it doesn’t matter whether it is mild or severe. It completely changes the look of a person and a teen may suffer from low self confidence. This leads them into depression and some sever cases may lead a teen to commit suicide.
Teenagers get embarrassed and because of low self esteem cannot face people. They become more introvert and feel ashamed to share this problem with anyone. Teens tend to drown in their own sorrow.
If parents notice any such emotional changes in their teens, they should consider this seriously and help their teen come out of this problem. Consult a good dermatologist and help your teen gain self confidence that will improve his/her image.

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