Cymru Am Byth

I wondered if anyone has any advice on what to say or do when confronted with a teenager who is distressed due to their acne problem?

janice

I think you should let them know that you are always available for a chat, consultation, and that you are willing to take every measure to help them. Talking about your own experience with breakouts during the teenage years may help them relate and quite possibly, give them a healthier perspective on the condition. As adults, we know that acne will not last forever, that it will usually clear up in time if given attention and treated appropriately. Yet this is small comfort to teenagers who are suffering from the embarrassment and discomfort pimples cause. The key is to be supportive and understanding. At the same time, parents must be more than moral support to their children. They need to be a source of information and advice about how to treat acne as well.

jnjsarauer

I would let them know there are a lot of treatment options and also let them know that acne isn't their fault. Some friends/family members get down on teens with acne and tell them they don't wash their face enough, eat too much junk food, etc. This just makes them feel worse.

purpleband-aid

I have the same problem some time I hate being called ugly it happens every once and a while but really I am stunningly pretty all the girls say so listen to what these people here have to say it can help.

hazephase

I would say that you should teach them to try and look inside of them and see that they and every one else are good human beings and not try and look on the out side so much .

killian

I'd tell them that they are not the only ones with that problem and that it's very common on teenagers, and that it will be over quicly in most cases, it's something that happens to almost everyone!

Forgive Darkness

I would just tell them that acne is not that serious of a problem. There are so many soultions out there to help individuals with acne problems. I would buy them some of those creams and pads and try to enforce that thay clean their faces regularily. Then I would let them know they need to watch their diet.

jamlyn

Acne is a huge issue with teenagers and some kids can be really cruel. Depending on the severity, I would take him/her to the store and pick out some good face cleansers, makeup (if it were a girl), and/or I would make a consult with the primary doctor or dermatologist to try to get the situation handled.

fitnessk

I think I would explain that many teenagers and even some adults have this problem. There are a variety of treatment options and so someday very soon their acne can disappear.

Jason

Well i think you dont need to say anything bad about their skin and just console them that it happens to almost everyone. Plus they should do all the preventing they can do so that it doesnt get severe