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"Messages to the Parents of Teens with Acne"-
From adults and teens who have suffered with the long term emotional effects of acne.
I’ve included this section to help Parents understand the emotional, low self-esteem issues that teens and adults go through while suffering with acne. I believe many people still believe the old time myths (as I did) that teen acne is normal, and they will out grow it. While yes, 90% of teens will acquire acne, without proper treatment to control acne, these teens suffer long term emotional problems such as low self-esteem, depression etc. So in an attempt to help parents understand some of these emotions, I’ve pasted a handful of messages from these now Accutane patients for other parents to read.
Note: Accutane isn’t for everyone. These messages are simply to help understand the emotional effects that go along with acne.
You are doing the right thing. Acne has a huge impact on the lives of all afflicted with it. No one understands but those who suffer with it. Your daughter sounds like a beautiful young woman (with a great mom to support her), who will now have beautiful skin to go along with all her other great attributes. My own mother didn't have acne and hence i suffered for a lifetime it seems with no understanding from her. Cheers to us. Our daughters are lucky!
I'm really happy for you and your daughter. I really think this will
be it for my daughter too. She's already starting to talk alot more and
SMILE. She is 5'2 113lbs. with big blue beautiful eyes, she's beautiful. My
mother gave me such a hard time about it for both me and my daughter.( she never
had acne).I'm so glad I found this support group, I really believe I am doing
the right thing for my daughter and even at 39 I may do it myself.
Hey moms - my mom had the most gorgeous skin. I think she smeared Ponds cold cream on her face at night and wiped it with a tissue. No water. She always acted like my problem was no big deal. I just don't get it. I adored her but I had to find my own answers. Maybe I was just good at hiding my face with hair and makeup. So now I am an acne obsessed parent. My daughter has not always appreciated this side of me.
I just wanted to write to the mom's and tell them how amazing Ithink they are.I have talked to **** a couple times through email
and have only recently started to read Juliann's messages and I
think that their care and compassion to their children is awesome.
My mum has also been very supportive of me while I've struggled with
accutane and acne (and boy have i struggled), but it has been very
difficult for her to understand my mood swings and crying episodes
due to the absolutely horrible acne I experienced in my first couple
of months on accutane, because we don't live together. she would
always say, "put on some make-up and ice it and you'll be fine." But
when looking in the mirror becomes something you cry about, it's
very difficult to just "put on some make-up." What I'm trying to
say, is that I'm really impressed by the mum's on here and how
dedicated they are in making sure their child gets better. You two
women seem like wonderful mothers, your children are very lucky.
I have two weeks left and have just had a mild outbreak on my
forehead, nothing I can't handle after what I've been through. My
skin was dry throughout the treatment, however it's now snowing up
here in Canada, and my skin, nose and lips are peeling like never
before. My muscles are hurting, my head aches, my nose burns and my
mouth is ALWAYS dry. I've been on this medication for 22 weeks, and
my body is begging me to stop... hahaha... it's not much longer.
I hope everyones journey with accutane is going well. I have a derm
appointment on Friday to find out when my final day is... I can't
wait to be done.
Take Care
Yep...i beat you all...im on my 3rd round. I have 6 weeks left. My first
doctor...was an idiot. He didnt put me long enough or enough mg's so sure enough
it came back..twice. Although it never was horrible or even severe at all, it
was consistent...and just really frustrating. Thank goodness here in Canada we
have National health care. Anyways. Im praying it doesnt come back, im really
tired of being on this. Good luck everyone ! Be happy and remember it always
seems worse to yourself than to everybody else. Bye guys
I'm also a parent of a 14 year old in month 4 of 6. We share the same posting
address so im sure its confusing sometimes -- but yes, there is two of us
replying. Glad to see so many moms involved. I was on accutane twice myself,
so i do know first-hand what my daughter's going through. Please tell ur son to
keep his head up. Most people don't see any results until the 4th month -- just
read through the posts. My daughter's skin is now completely clear even the
blotches are almost faded. It will work -- lots of water tho.
I FEEL TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE STUMBLED ACROSS THIS SUPPORT GROUP. I WILL BE
STARTING IN A COUPLE OF DAYS AND SEEING ALL OF YOU ON ACCUTANE OR PREVIOUSLY ON
GIVES ME SOME KIND OF HOPE. I HAVE BEEN BATTLING W/ACNE ABOUT 16 YEARS ON AND
OFF. MY SKIN WILL GO YEARS W/A BLEMISH OR TWO AND THEN MY SECOND CHILD CAME AND
THERE WERE 4 OR 5 BUMPS AND THEN MY THIRD CHILD AND NOW IT'S LIKE MY SKIN CLEARS
UP FOR A FEW WEEKS BUT B/C THE BREAKOUT WAS SO BAD BEFORE, YOU CAN'T EVEN TELL
MY SKIN WAS ACTUALLY HAVING A GOOD DAY ;-). WELL THE NEXT 5 MONTHS WILL BE AN
EXPERIENCE!!
STAY BLESSED,
i am a mom of three beautiful very young children. i began to get acne when i
was about 11 or so and have basically had it ever since. i am now 29. my oldest
is now 9 and he gets one on his chin every great once in a while. i have him
cleanse daily and that's about it right now.
i got on accutane for me, but mainly for the kids.i wanted to know about this
treatment first hand in case this was something for them. i wanted to know
exactly what they should expect to go through, how rough it is, and the results.
i hope they don't need this treatment, but i feel they will eventually. i'm glad
to know it's out there and now i can support them first hand if need be it!
Yes, my first treament was 3 months and I was on 30mg I do believe (its hard to
recall). I had no side effects, except dry lips and immediate clearing of my
skin. I was totally clear after my 1st round, no makeup, no acne cleansers, it
was great. I was great for two years, then moved to away to college, broke out
horribly (worst ever, even pre accutane) and started to see a new derm. It was
very depressing and hard, especially being a freshman in college at a new school
and town. The acne was contained for the most part and managed until this past
summer, in July it started up again. Increased flammation, but generally
localized to one area (chin and jawline). It could have gotten worse, but I
started seeing another new derm in Aug, and she suggested Accutane after
listening to me list the dozens of meds, lotions, cleansers, etc...that I had
been on in recent months. So she decided (and I was so happy) to start another
round of Accutane on 09 Sept. 70mg until 27 Jan is when my
treatment will be done. So this time it is 5 months. Each treatment I have had
monthly, if not bi-monthly lab draws for cholesterol and triglycerides. I have
genetically high levels of each of these so they watch me closely. My first
treatment I peeked for triglycerides in the 600's. That was in my 3rd and last
month though, so he let me finish treatment. This time my levels are lower, but
still high. I don't think I do anything that different from the 1st time around.
Am using the same cleanser, Cetaphil, and lotion, Cetaphil. I also use Curel all
over my body, it helps big time with dryness and itching.This second time
around, I didn't start having clear skin immediately, but didn't break out
majorly either. I just flared a little bit, nothing to major. Thats bout all I
can think of. If you have any more questions, be sure and let me know. I am
praying this is it! 2nd time is a charm! Good Luck! Take Care!
I have been off of accutane for months, so I rarely respond to anyone. I just
wanted to tell you that you should not feel bad. You have already made the
first step in trying to change you sons life for the better. You getting him
accutane will hopefully be a positive experience for him in the end! Good luck
to both of you,
undoubidy he probably feels insecure (as i did) because of my
acne...what helped me 2 fold was joining a gym and starting to work out
-- 1.)after a few months of working out and seeing results and about the
same time my sking starting to clear up I felt great about myself and it
was a lot easier to get girls =) 2.)depending on the gym either at
least a few if not most of the older guys in the gym are on steroids and
have acne all over thier face/back/shoulders...seeing that thse guys all
had the same problem i did and didnt let it bother them really helped me
to adopt the same mindset.
i wish him the best of luck, hang in there, its going to be rough for 6
months, but after that he'll be set for life.
Age 21
Hi!
I'm not a parent but i suffered from really bad acne. I can surely understand
him I had those emotions and those are hard to control.
You're right he's not holding those thoughts.!
Accutane works! but we have to learn to be patient! at first it will make your
skin worst but its actually getting rid of all those black, white heads..
Make sure he drinks a lot of water, vitamin E!!!
Later on his skin will get dry! and his lips... I was on accutane 2 times so
I've used every single product....
Cetaphil is the best! he won't mind it because it has no perfume.. both the face
wash and the moisturizing..
any question I'm here!
Good luck
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