June Is National Acne Awareness Month

Filed in archive Consumer Alert , Kid's Health , Psoriasis & Skin Diseases on June 11, 2010

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Summer is here, which should mean fun in the sun and stress-free days for today's teens. However, in today's ultra competitive society, that is not always the case.

With so much pressure on teens to get into a good college, land that perfect summer job and other common activities, many teens may find themselves experiencing high amounts of stress. Stress can lead to teens taking on yet another worry - acne, a chronic medical condition that affects over 60 million Americansi. In lieu of this, June is National Acne Awareness Month.

Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States. Highly prevalent among teenagers, 85% of adolescents experience the chronic skin condition[i]. However, many people don't realize that acne is a medical condition with varying severities that can be successfully treated with help from a physician.

In recognition of National Acne Awareness Month, leading experts Michele Borba, PhD, author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, and Dr. Linda Stein Gold, Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Dermatology at Henry Ford Health Systems in Detroit are providing parents with candid video tips on how to help their teens manage acne - helping parents limit their teens' stress this summer by setting aside an adequate amount of time to focus on their health and well-being, including establishing a proper skin regimen.

National Acne Awareness Month was established to educate teens and their parents about acne and the necessary steps to treat and prevent this condition. Check out these two unique web videos which capture real teens and parents expressing their concerns and struggles.