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Acne at puberty is a normal physiological condition, but if it is not examined and treated early, it can cause infectious complications, affecting the quality of life, aesthetics and confidence of children during puberty. adolescent. So in this case, what should parents do to help the child?Acne is a common condition that occurs during puberty. With the development of medicine and cosmetology now there are many ways to treat acne effectively. Accordingly, to help children relieve pressure, low self-esteem and guilt, parents should refer to the following 5 ways to help puberty children "survive" when they have acne.
1. Be careful with acne
Parents need to help their children understand that blackheads, pimples and many other types of acne are part of puberty. They may go away on their own but often leave more negative effects than positive. While waiting for acne to disappear, children with acne during puberty will feel self-conscious and guilty. Many studies show that having acne tends to lower self-esteem in children.
Many children with severe acne may be bullied. Classmates may call the children by names such as: “pizza face”, “caldera face”... If this situation persists, it will aggravate their inferiority complex. In fact, children only regain their confidence when the acne is gone. Therefore, it is very important to treat acne properly. If left untreated, acne will get worse and can leave permanent scars even after acne treatment is complete.
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2. Teach your children to use acne products safely
To get rid of acne, the children must perform the treatment under the advice of a dermatologist. However, the treatment must be scientific and absolutely safe to prevent risks. According to dermatologists, when parents remind their children to use acne medication every day, it can be completely counterproductive. Many teenagers say that daily reminders are like "nagging". This causes psychological discomfort, resistance and less regular use of acne treatments. Instead, parents should monitor their children's dermatological exams. Studies show that teens are more likely to stick to a treatment plan before and after their dermatologist appointment.
3. Stress relief
During the teen years, everything can seem stressful from school, psychology, love... Stress can cause acne to flare up. Therefore, to improve this situation, teenagers need to try to reduce stress.
4. Watch for Signs of Depression
Acne affects the psyche of teenagers and even adults. Many studies have shown that severe acne can lead to depression and anxiety. If effective acne treatment will reduce this condition.
Depression will have a negative impact on the patient's life. Parents need to recognize early signs of depression in their child to promptly treat such as:
Sadness lasts two weeks or longer Loss of interest in activities your child used to love Tends to Avoid social activities If you notice any of the above signs in your child with acne, parents need to take the child to a dermatologist soon.
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5. Let your child see a dermatologist alone
If your child goes to see a dermatologist, parents should spend time alone with them. This allows the dermatologist to find out the child's wishes and help the child eliminate the risks as well as advise the child on the most effective acne treatment, avoiding psychological and health effects. However, to ensure safety, parents should also choose reputable medical facilities to perform dermatological examinations for children.
Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for examination, treatment and prevention of diseases, including Dermatology - Cosmetology. When performing the examination process at Vinmec, customers will be welcomed and used modern facilities and equipment along with perfect medical services under the guidance and advice of experts. Good doctors, well-trained both at home and abroad.
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Reference source: aad.org
