Although Acne is a condition that affects the skin, it has impact on a person’s social, emotional and psychological well-being as well. Acne should not be taken as a trivial matter and should be appropriately treated. This is especially so as advancement of medicine in recent years has brought about numerous anti-acne medications that can treat acne effectively and even prevent or lower the likelihood of its relapse.
Many studies have shown that Acne can impair self-image, psychological well-being and may affect a person’s ability to form relationship and have friends. In extreme cases, it may lead to withdrawal, depression and even suicide.
The following are some of the psychological factors that Acne patients may exhibit as a result of their condition:
- Low self-esteem
- Low self-confidence
- Embarrassment
- Frustration
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Social withdrawal
Hear What They Said
I suffer from all the psychologica factors listed :(
Posted by on 18th Mar, 2008 at 07:42 PM
acene is one of the obstcle of my teenagehood.My acne started 3 months ago.I hate pimples , I hate my self.I’m not dare to out going,
Posted by on 25th Mar, 2008 at 09:39 AM
I have those emotional impacts on me. my acne back then wasnt as bad as now. I even skip class for that and not wanting to go out from the house cs I hate those rude stares. I want this to be over SOON!!!
Posted by on 16th May, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Nice impact!
Posted by Abba on 08th Jun, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Yes, you are right. That too when we get into a very difficult work at job or some problem to solve at home we get so much pressure and have to solve it anyway. So that time we may go under irritation or some of the other factor that you have mentioned above.I also undergo some of these and which has showed me the impact on my skin.
Posted by hinduja on 17th Jul, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Hi just saw this forum today, had Ance since at the age of 15? Its cause quite a few problem for me such as:
Low self-esteem
Low self-confidence
Anger
But now i am on medication, just want to tell all the acne people out there! we need to overcome this skin problem! its not the end of the world since Medical treatment is so advanced nowsdays
Posted by on 20th Aug, 2008 at 12:37 AM
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