Dear Dr. Gilda,
My daughter, who is in her teens, has acne. So, she doesn't think much of herself. I've noticed that now that summer is here, she's less social than she's ever been. My daughter is hiding in the house while other teens are out having fun in the sun. It hurts my heart to see that her insecurity is making her miss her friends. Help, please!
-Mom, I'm very worried
Dear Mom Who Is Very Worried,
Most teens look forward to summer because it means no school, more time with friends, and more fun. But the summer can be terrible for people who have acne. Heavy sweating can be caused by the beach, outdoor activities, and too much sun. This can make acne and a teen's self-esteem worse.
Your worries about your daughter are reasonable. If she lets her low self-esteem win, her acne will be in charge. There is hope, though. "Sometimes it takes a breakup to get a breakup," my Gilda-Gram says.
Acne is a problem for a lot of teenagers. But when they decide not to live with it, they make progress.
Help your daughter take charge of her skin and summer. A clear face will give her the confidence she needs to be a happy teen once more. Show her that she can come out of hiding RIGHT NOW.
Visit a doctor and ask if Differin (adapalene) Gel or Cream, 0.1 percent can help her get rid of her acne. Differin is the most-prescribed treatment for acne among the top 50 d-class topical products.
