Increasingly, more and more stories in the news are linking adolescents, acne and depression. This is a serious concern to many parents as they watch their children grow. Being involved in the prevention and treatment of acne is an excellent way of taking a proactive step in your child’s mental health.

The main cause of concern in this subject is the treatment of adolescent acne with the drug Accutane (generic name: Isetretinoin.) This drug is marketed under several generic names including, but not limited to, Roaccutane and Clarus in Canada. It comes in two strengths and can only be obtained through a medical doctor’s prescription. In the United States, patients must sign an oath that they will take the prescriptions diligently. Renewals can only be made at the doctor’s office and must be done on a monthly basis. This action is to record a study of people using the medicine, how long they are taking it for and their individual results. The program is called iPledge.

Beyond the prescription drugs that are sometimes ordered for acne, many teen and adult acne sufferers feel depressed because they think that their appearance has altered. In a recent study done for a news network in Canada of teens aged 13-18, 24% of respondants indicated that body appearance caused them stress. Of these respondants, 50% of girls said that they ate more while depressed, where 33% of boys said they did the same. These results point to teens who do not turn to their peers or parents for support, but are hiding their emotions.

As a parent, what can you do?

You can start by having an open dialogue with your teen. The best place to accomplish this is in the car, where you are not doing anything but concentrating at the same time. Bringing up these issues is important to your child because it shows that you care enough to notice that they are hurting.

Discuss treatments for acne and visiting a dermatologist. If you are the type of parent that does not advocate the use of prescription medication, consider looking into ZENMED’s line of acne treatment.

The DermaCleanse system is a natural, easy to follow program of internal capsules and external, topical treatments guaranteed to clear up acne and is risk free to buy for 60 days.

Having an open dialogue about every aspect of their lives is the best way to communicate with your teen. They will appreciate your presence in their lives and you will be able to keep tabs on them!

Back in1948 was the first time that depression was noted in the treatment of acne. The first doctors to take note of the depression were Drs Sulzberger and Zaidens who said “there is no single disease which causes more psychic trauma and more maladjustment between parents and children, more general insecurity and feelings of inferiority, and greater sums of psychic assessment than does acne vulagris.”

Having a treatment for acne is the first step, results will follow and self esteem after that. Help your teen help his or her self by being proactive and taking the first stride in the treatment of this debilitating illness. With your help and experience, you can make their lives easier. Leading by example, you can do research into acne and help them make educated decisions about their treatment.

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Sometimes Acne comes with other problems, not only are you living with pimples, black and white heads, but some people also get associative conditions on their skin.

Acne Cosmetica

This is a type of dermatitis related to exzema and can happen to anyone, even those not prone to acne. Cosmetics that are used on the face can sometimes irritate the skin, causing an eruption of small pimples or bumps that look a lot like acne.

The pimples can be small and red, pink or white. They can be itchy but do not usually lead to any major scarring on the face. Buying mineral make-up powders or creams without talc in them can help to prevent the problem and keep it from returning.

Also, a daily regimen of cleansing with the DermaCleanse facial cleansing gel, followed by a BHA/AHA toner will continue to keep your skin glowing and healthy.

Eczema

This condition looks like a rash and can appear anywhere on the body, including the face. Sometimes eczema can be hereditary, other people acquire it through an allergic reaction or through climate or stress. The end result is the same though, and this result is a red, bumpy, itchy rash that looks and feels rough.

Some doctors believe eczema may be related to asthma, others believe it can be triggered by coming into contact with an allergen, like certain perfumes or cosmetic ingredients. Dermatologists tend to agree that the best way to treat and prevent Rosacea is to stay away from the things you are allergic to, and to moisturize.

If your skin is oily, try the oil-free moisturizer with SPF 30, ZENMED’s newest product, which would also work on normal, combination and dry skin. If your skin is very dry and tends to feel stretched and rough, try the H-Series moisturizer, a power-packed emollient-rich cream designed to moisturize and heal at the same time.

We also recommend always wearing the oil-free moisturizer with SPF30 to protect the skin against future troubles like sun spots, fine lines and melanoma.

Enlarged Pores

Many people have this problem and try to fix it themselves by squeezing the pore shut with their fingers. This is really not a good method for dealing with enlarged pores. Not only do we have thousands of bacteria on our hands, but squeezing pores shut will only damage the skin surrounding them.

The best way to deal with the problem is to follow a strict skin care regimen that includes never touching your face during the day or night unless you have washed your hands. Using the Microdermabrasion complex followed by a routine of moisturizing with the oil-free SPF30 is the best way to keep your skin looking fresh and your pores closed.

All of these skin problems can be easily treated using Zenmed’s line of products. To find the products most suited to your needs, go to our website today and fill out a custom regime form. A skincare professional will write back with a list of product chosen for your skin.

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