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Parents play a pivotal role in helping their child separate fact from fiction when it comes to acne.
Any support and guidance you can offer a child in the holistic management of acne, including diet, lifestyle, skin care and the optimal use of any prescribed therapies, is very helpful.
Even though you may have set ideas in relation to treating your child's acne, the best thing you can do to help your child with their acne is to encourage him or her to seek professional medical help. This provides your child (and possibly you, if attending) the opportunity to discuss any concerns with the GP or dermatologist.
It's a good idea to ask your child exactly what is troubling them about their acne. The psychological impact of acne does not always reflect its 'medical severity'.
Offering your child as much emotional and practical support as possible during this emotional time may be difficult but it is important.
During the teen years especially, physical appearance is a sensitive topic and often more important than other qualities. Acne can make peer approval and the whole concept of fitting in far more difficult to achieve.
As such, acne can severely affect a child's self esteem, so it is important to take your child to see your GP and have your child's acne treated if over the counter treatments haven't worked.
If your child is prescribed an acne topical medication (one put on the skin), it may take up to eight weeks for the medication to have a noticeable effect, so remind your child to use the medication exactly as directed. If your child's acne doesn't improve within six to eight weeks, talk to your child's doctor about getting a referral to a dermatologist.
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