Did
you know acne is the most common skin disorder in the United
States, affecting over 60 million Americansi?
In fact, 85% of adolescents experience the chronic skin
conditioni.
However, acne doesn't have to be a rite of passage for teens.
To help teens and their parents understand that acne is
a medical condition that can be successfully treated with
help from a doctor, June has been designated as National
Acne Awareness Month.
In
recognition of National Acne Awareness Month, Drs. Michele
Borba and Linda Stein Gold answers questions about managing
teens and their acne.
i
http://www.acne-resource.org/understanding-acne/acne-statistics.html.
Accessed on April 30, 2010. |
