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2010年12月15日 星期三

How acne and depression feed each other?

Genetics and hormonal changes are big factors in acne, but research is ongoing to find other connections.Genetic and hormonal changes are major factors of acne, but research is underway to find other connections.Appearance, especially the skin, is intimately linked with the self-esteem, the doctors that the important Sayit to point out the positive qualities and traits of adolescents with symptoms of acneDepression can decrease after high school

(CNN) – Kelly, 22, It has suffered from depression since age 8. But it is only recently that she realized how much worse when he feels his acne flares. The two years at the University where his depression decreased their skin problems did likewise.

"When it was free of depression, I felt completely safe and able to make use of all opportunities and much more able to personally present and meet people," said Kelly, who asked not to use his surname. "And, by course, also with acne cleaning, I don't worry people me watching and judging me based on acne."

Long has documented the connection between acne and depression, particularly in adolescence, but some attributed it to certain medications Acne as isotretinoin (sold as Accutane, clear and other). But a recent study in the British Medical Journal found that the drug itself cannot import; According to the Swedish researchers, acne Yes raises the risk of depression and suicide attempt.

It could be that appearance is intimately linked with the self-esteem, say doctors.

"Skin is that you have presented to the world, and unfortunately we all aspire to this perfection airbrush is on the covers of magazines," said Dr. Diane Walder, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami.

Find a dermatologist care to guide you through acne is key to obtaining clearer skin both feel better for you, said Dr. Jessica Krant, a New York-based dermatologist. A plan for appropriate treatment of a dermatologist can dispel the skin of a person, which in turn can resolve the symptoms of depression, says Dr. Sherrif Ibrahim, editor-in-Chief of skinsight.com doctor.

-Genetics and hormones are driving forces in Acne

-Acne is caused by: increased production of oil, clogged pores, growth of bacteria in the blockage of the pores and inflammation

-There was no link tested food garbage, milk, chocolate

-Just because you have acne does not mean that you have a dirty face

-The treatment is highly individualized

-Options include: antibiotic ointments and washes, oral contraceptives, topical, over-the-counter, isotretinoin medicines treatments, laser therapy and other cosmetic procedures

More information on acne Skinsight

In adolescents, self-esteem can take a particular dive with acne due to others may mock them, and their anxiety about the other perceptions can cause depression, said Bobbie McDonald, a psychologist in Costa Mesa, California. In fact, everything that makes teens stand out makes them to see themselves in a negative light, he said.

Low mood and anxiety symptoms may disappear after graduation from high school, he said.

"Although acne, we will see a change when complete secondary school because if you go to college or get a job, begin to redefine themselves in ways that increase their self-esteem," he said.

Depression can also worsen acne, because the motivation of depressed people to take care of themselves and make their clinic recommended skin routine is minor, said Krant. Stress in general can also aggravate acne, but does not cause it, says Ibrahim.

Any parent of a teenager with acne should be on high alert, said McDonald. Home ask questions like "are you how going to do?" and "what is happening with you and your friends?" to get your teen to open potential issues.

It is also important to note that the qualities positive teens to them, said McDonald. Some teens need reinforcement on his appearance specifically, as their eyes or hair. But also its interior features should be highlighted.

"What them is valuable and worthy as a person?" he said. "If you have a good listener to your friends, or a leader in different ways, or if you have some kind of talent."

Kelly, acne began at the age of 11 or 12. She didn't feel too annoying for him first, since several of his colleagues had much worse. But the years passed, the faces of his companions began cleaning, while yours is still the same.

This summer, after graduating from the University and started his first real job, found in the agony of depression - and with it, returned it the daily skin breakouts.

Kelly has been working with a therapist and plans to a psychiatrist about their depression. Not washing of face or other treatment tried her skin seems to cure your acne, but she has not given up.

"I also hopeful that if the change in medication for depression help, that perhaps with which you can see a correlative changes reduced stress levels that might reduce acne as well".

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