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		<title>Are The Lasting Effects Of Acne More Than Just Skin Deep?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Scott Bowdenbr Source: articledashboard.combr br The teen years are a trying time for any person. Although the worries and cares of adulthood are still far into the future, the teen is not exactly a happy and relaxed person. The carelessness and ignorance of childhood makes room for rebellion and questions about ones values and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Scott Bowdenbr<br />
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The teen years are a trying time for any person. Although the worries and cares of adulthood are still far into the future, the teen is not exactly a happy and relaxed person. The carelessness and ignorance of childhood makes room for rebellion and questions about ones values and place in the world. Looking for their own road through life teens feel insecure and, often enough, misunderstood. Unfortunately, if the search for a place under the sun is not enough, teenagers also have to deal with other problems, such as acne. This unsightly condition is the bane of many teenagers because of the effects it has at psychological level. </p>
<p>It doesnt take a lot to foster a negative self image in a teenager. Most of them are at least somewhat insecure about their outward appearance because of various real or imaginary blemishes. But a real condition that causes true discomfort and mars a young face is something else altogether. The fragile self image and self respect of teenagers are hard pressed to cope with the pressure exerted by the opinions of others and the comparisons with various role-models that teenagers find for themselves. In extreme cases, the negative self image turns into self hatred and the disfiguring condition is seen as a cruel instrument of self punishment for failing to rise up to some standard or other. </p>
<p>Teenagers live in small worlds. Parents, friends and the amorphous group of half-familiar school mates are the limits of their social lives. Naturally, teenagers tend to attach more importance to the praise or criticism coming from their friends or school mates, on grounds that parents love you anyway and are fatally biased. But, since teens can be very cruel to each other, the criticism of school mates is frequently unkind and meant to hurt. This serves to increase the feelings of anxiety, insecurity and self hatred, resulting in withdrawal from the social environment into a private world of pain and shame. </p>
<p>Teenagers are terribly earnest about outward appearances and criticism. They are still away from the age when human beings come to terms with themselves and are no longer much interested in what others say or think. Hiding ones body or face and feeling ashamed just because somebody else said that this is the thing to do is a mistake and teenagers should be helped to see this. Acne can be defeated with persistence and by using the right products. However, the psychological effects of acne must also be fought, or else they may never go away. The teenager who hated himself for having pimples on his face will turn into the adult who hates himself for being a little overweight or not making as much money as some co-worker. </p>
<p>The feeling of discomfort and shame with oneself does not always go away in time. Sometimes it just finds a new problem to act as its power source. This is the lasting effect of acne: a poor self image, a lack of confidence and a feeling of being at a disadvantage when comparing oneself to other people. These moods and mindsets can ruin anybodys social life and often they also get in the way of professional development. Unfortunately, acne is not just skin deep./pbr<br />
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		<title>Teen Acne: How To Deal With It</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Fabian Tan Source: isnare.com Acne is one of the top problems almost all teens face. It causes changes to their physical appearance that can range from mild to severe, and can be difficult to treat. In addition to these physical changes, it carries a multitude of psychological effects that effect teens in different ways. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Fabian Tan<br />
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<p>Acne is one of the top problems almost all teens face.  It causes changes to their physical appearance that can range from mild to severe, and can be difficult to treat.  In addition to these physical changes, it carries a multitude of psychological effects that effect teens in different ways.</p>
<p>Social situations may also become difficult and unwelcome, and teens may steer away from them because they are self-conscious about their appearance.  So what social ramifications does this condition bring?  This article will discuss some of those social aspects and what can be done to help teens understand and deal wit the condition.</p>
<p>Many people who aren&#8217;t afflicted with acne do not understand the difficulties associated with this condition, and often accuse their acne-suffering friends of being overly sensitive about the matter.  In more recent years, however, the problems faced by those who suffer from acne are being more widely addressed, and the social and psychological effects being studied more closely.</p>
<p>Acne is every bit as much about how you feel as it is about how you look.  In a society where so much importance is placed on appearance and complying to the &#8220;norm&#8221;, higher standards have been set concerning what people do and don&#8217;t accept.  For teens this is especially important.  Many teenagers face the pressures put on them by their peers, and from what they feel is expected of them.  Appearance plays a crucial part in how others see them, and how they see themselves.</p>
<p>When asked, teens suffering from acne said they feel ugly and sometimes depressed.  These feelings can cross over into adult acne, and aren&#8217;t gender specific.</p>
<p>It has been said that there is no other condition that causes more psychic ore mal-adjustment between parent and child, more general insecurity, and feelings of inferiority.</p>
<p>Understanding the psychological effects associated with acne has become more important, especially in teens where self-worth is still being developed. It is hard, however, to find a conclusive way in which to study these factors because of the many differences in acne causes and severity, and because it can be hard to separate the effects of acne with other social traumas many teens face.</p>
<p>It is suggested that the best way to understand these effects is simply to listen.  Find out how your teen is coping with his or her acne and how it makes them feel.  Let them know that they certainly aren&#8217;t alone.  Acne is a very common condition among teens and adults, and can be caused from various things that effect many people.  Also make it clear to them that having acne doesn&#8217;t mean they are viewed as being dirty or having poor hygiene.  Hygiene does not affect acne directly, and ace isn&#8217;t caused from not washing your face.</p>
<p>Help find out what is causing the acne.  When you know its cause and what type it is, you can begin treating it.  This is the first step to feeling better about your appearance, and, in turn, about yourself.</p>
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		<title>Skin Care Acne &#8211; Difference Between Adult Acne and Teen Acne</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Emily Walters Source: ezinearticles.com Due to hormonal changes among adolescents, they often face skin abnormalities such as acne. Resultantly, a lot of teenagers are looking for skin care acne options. However, acne is not restricted to teenagers only. It is a different story that adult acne is not as widely known. If we speak [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author: Emily Walters<br />
Source: ezinearticles.com</p>
<p>Due to hormonal changes among adolescents, they often face skin abnormalities such as acne. Resultantly, a lot of teenagers are looking for skin care acne options. However, acne is not restricted to teenagers only. It is a different story that adult acne is not as widely known. If we speak in terms of figures, around 25% men and around 50% women today are facing acne which is a matter of concern for these people.</p>
<p>There are a number of theories about the possible causes of acne; however, none of them have been proven authentic yet. One of these theories suggests that stress is the chief cause of acne among teenagers as well as adults. Stress leads to bodily changes and temporarily alters the hormonal balance which becomes the cause of the skin abnormality.</p>
<p>The skin care acne solution and treatment programs of adult acne are similar to those of teen acne. However, since the causes are mostly unknown, prevention and care are not that easy which is why such a wide variety of different types of products are available in the market today.</p>
<p>Many people suggest that the cause behind acne among women is layers and layers of makeup they wear every day. The makeup mixes up with sweat and dirt and consequently damages the skin pigmentation. Often, you are able to identify the cause yourself if it is too obvious. For instance, if you just had a big fight with your spouse and are under a lot of stress while suddenly you see red zits appearing on your face, you can know that it is because of stress.</p>
<p>While doing skin care acne treatment, never use harsh soaps or intense cleansers because adult skin is far more prone to skin problems than younger skin. Just stick to the old mild cleaners and try to follow a skin care acne treatment program for teens, however, be a bit more cautious. Chemical treatments of acne usually cause the skin to become very dry and dehydrated, therefore, make sure that you keep it hydrated enough.</p>
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