Acne's negative effect on your children's well-being
You may be worried about your child's acne. You may remember how tough it was for you or your friends to deal with acne when you were younger. But it's very possible that your child may be embarrassed, frustrated, or even losing self-confidence due to his or her acne.

Studies show that acne has significant negative influence on teenagers' well-being. Teens are already in general more vulnerable to the negative psychological effects of acne, because generally their self-identity, self-esteem, and level of confidence are in a precarious, formative stage in those years⁷. Their acne can significantly interfere with normal social interactions such as sports, dating, and eating out, and they often feel confusion and frustration about what they are told about acne, due to common myths and misconceptions about acne.

What can you do to help?

• Talk to your child, and try to understand what he or she is feeling and going through, with regards to the acne. Don't dismiss their acne as "merely cosmetic," since acne can often have a more profound effect on their feelings and interactions, and be aware of common myths and misconceptions out there about acne.
• If over-the-counter acne products aren't helping, it's probably time to consult a dermatologist or other physician - they are specially trained to deal with problems of the skin, and in fact treat teenagers with acne almost every day. Read about some reasons to visit a doctor, and print out a list of useful questions about your child's acne that you may want to ask your physician.
• Find a doctor near you.
• The doctor may talk to you and your child about common acne treatments. Make sure to ask the doctor about how NeoBenz Micro, the only benzoyl peroxide medication with the patented Microsponge Delivery System, may be able to help.