Acne - Coping With Acne
Only in very rare cases can acne represent a serious
general health risk. But, its effects can still be severe. The unsightly
blemishes, the appearance of having unhealthy skin will almost
inevitably lead to mild depression or worse.
One important method for keeping that outlook under control is to make
reasonable efforts to combat the condition.
Not everyone can readily afford a professional dermatologist on an
ongoing basis. But even one visit can provide tons of useful advice and
a prescription for acne medication. That's worth quite a lot. Even
though there is a substantial amount of information available on the
Internet today, it's helpful to have someone experienced who can help
interpret it.
The medicine itself is important, both to treat the disease and the
psychological effects. As the patient lessens the number of lesions, and
lengthens the period between outbreaks, the skin will clear. At the same
time, even when acne is still present, knowing that one is doing
everything possible to combat the condition promotes a better attitude.
Passivity in the face of acne creates a downward spiral. The person
feels bad about having a skin disease. They look in the mirror and don't
want to face the day, which includes other people who will see them.
But passively accepting the situation only worsens it. It reinforces the
mistaken belief that nothing can be done. It's a self-fulfilling
prophecy. If nothing is done, the condition doesn't go away or at least
lingers much longer, and more severely than need be. That provides false
evidence that there's nothing that can be done to make it go away.
Taking action tends to create a positive spiral. Severe acne won't
normally disappear in a day, even with the best treatment. But fighting
it leads to greater confidence that it can be fought, especially when
reality helps show it as the condition actually improves.
That attitude has another, perhaps greater, benefit. It builds up the
inner resources that one can deal with the challenge. It helps create a
mental outlook that focuses on achieving other values, not dwelling on
one unfortunate - and usually short-lived - problem.
Over 85% of those between ages 12-24 will get acne at some time. It is
usually mild and usually only lasts a couple of weeks or less, with
proper treatment. Since it's so common, one needn't feel singled out.
Since it occurs to nearly everyone at some point, it can be accepted as
a normal, if regrettable, fact of life.
Facing that reality isn't pleasant. But a realistic attitude that
understands that bad things will happen, and that good things can be
created, will help encourage us. Realizing that we don't have to
passively accept those bad things, but that despite our best efforts
they may take time to solve, contributes to a positive outlook.
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