What are the effects of acne on self-esteem?

Learn how acne impacts teen self-esteem and discover effective strategies to manage its emotional effects.

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Understanding Acne and it's Psychological Impact Acne is not just a surface-level concern; it goes deeper, emotionally and psychologically, affecting millions of teenagers across the UK each year. Generally beginning in puberty, due to hormonal changes that cause skin glands to produce more oil, acne is characterised by blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and sometimes painful cysts. This might seem like a common rite of passage in teenage life, but for many young people, the effects are far-reaching, particularly when it comes to self-esteem. The development of self-esteem is a crucial part of teenage years, which form the foundation of how individuals...
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