4 Ways to Help Your Teenager Deal With Depressing Acne Phases

Except for a few of God’s hand-picked favorites, ALL teenagers get acne. And talk about bad timing! Just when they’re about to enter high school, the most significant transition in their concise lives, BAM—a zit is what they wake up to!

Naturally, they’re going to feel upset and cranky. And as a parent, that can be devastating to watch, especially if they feel like you don’t understand their issues simply because you’re able to flaunt flawless skin now; little do they know about your own acne woes back in the day.

But you need to stay patient and do what’s best for your child. Here’s what we suggest.

Don’t Tell Them to Relax

You probably don’t remember this, but brain cells don’t work well when you’re looking at an acne-prone reflection. So, telling them the acne, blackheads, and skin problems are just going to go on their own with time isn’t going to make a teenager feel any better. It’ll just make them think that their problems aren’t worth a conversation with you.

Work on Reducing Their Stress

Sometimes acne is simply triggered by stress, and this stress may or may not be caused by the acne itself. Have open conversations with them to see what’s bothering them. If it’s schoolwork and extracurricular taking a toll on their mental health, suggest ways to manage it better. Address any other issues they may be facing, such as bullying, harassment, feuds with friends, relationship issues, and so on.

Invest in Skincare and Acne Treatments

Having a good skincare routine can make teenage acne much more manageable. Teenagers lead busy lives, and between classes, extracurricular, and social commitments, they may not be getting enough time to research skincare, so do it for them. And then regularly remind them to keep up with the skincare routine.

Finances can also be an issue for teenagers, so if you think a skincare product is worth it, buy it for their sake. You can also look into acne treatments to prevent scarring.

Set Up an Appointment with A Dermatologist

If you feel clueless about products and treatment and what would suit your child best, get in touch with a certified dermatologist. Acne can take a toll on a teenager’s health, but having a dermatologist to turn to for advice can be very comforting.

If you can’t make time to visit a skin doctor, set up an online video doctor consultation. 

We have dermatologists that can provide online consultations and even prescriptions.

Get in touch to set up an appointment today!