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[Small Sushi]

Hey all! I found this article and thought it was interesting. I didn't know if it should be posted here in research, or in the other sub forum relating to emotional affects of acne. Feel free to move the post if needed!

SS

http://www.themedguru.com/20100916/newsfea...s-86140500.html

[03GT]

This just in: eating food makes you less hungry

Obvious correlation is obvious

[Wynne]

People who HAVE acne know that. Those who don't do NOT know it. That's why this research is not obvious.

More interesting information: http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Study-acn...ep-t262709.html

[JayQ]

I don't see how people who don't have acne wouldn't be able to see that those who DO have acne could easily become depressed.

When i use to have clear skin and saw others with acne i never thought about how they could be depressed about it. A lot of people that have never experienced acne think you can easily get rid of it with proper skin care. Well as we all know that is not the case for most.

Acne goes uneducated for those without it, therefore they mostly think all these infomercials like proactive is the cure for it. Just think how many times people may have suggested or asked if you have tried proactive to get rid of your acne? They think acne is the same in everyone and comes with the same cause, (dirty skin, clogged pores). They see it as a way out of the skin troubles if we just buy a simple skin cleansing routine, so therefore would not see a reason for us to be depressed.

Edited by JayQ, 10 October 2010 - 10:33 AM.

[Sunset1]

I know people without acne who don't think of acne as a struggle. They think they people with acne should go get some Clearasil and move on with it. They don't realize how tough it is.

Also, people that normally don't get acne might get a pimple every now and then and they are probably able to eliminate it with something from the store.

Edited by Sunset1, 14 October 2010 - 10:05 PM.

[alternativista]

Well, many of the same healthy lifestyle and nutrition habits that help acne help with depression. Therefore the lack of those nutrients and lifestyle habits can lead to/worsen both acne and depression.

http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php...t&p=2679680

[willow569]

I don't see how people who don't have acne wouldn't be able to see that those who DO have acne could easily become depressed.

When i use to have clear skin and saw others with acne i never thought about how they could be depressed about it. A lot of people that have never experienced acne think you can easily get rid of it with proper skin care. Well as we all know that is not the case for most.

Acne is uneducated for those without it, therefore they mostly think all these infomercials like proactive is the cure for it. Just think how many times people may have suggested or asked if you have tried proactive to get rid of your acne? They think acne is the same in everyone and comes with the same cause, (dirty skin, clogged pores). They see it as a way out of the skin troubles if we just buy a simple skin cleansing routine, so therefore would not see a reason for us to be depressed.

No one has ever asked me about my skin, let alone suggest products for me to use...

I dunno, I still do think that even for people without acne, they can easily see and understand that there can be a rise in depression when someone has acne. Maybe not everyone will see this relationship, but I assume some will.

Well, in order for the medical community to change their practices (e.g.; screening for depression in acne patients), its always helpful to have research data to base those decisions on, rather than mere hunches or beliefs.

[Ryan.]

I don't see how people who don't have acne wouldn't be able to see that those who DO have acne could easily become depressed.

When i use to have clear skin and saw others with acne i never thought about how they could be depressed about it. A lot of people that have never experienced acne think you can easily get rid of it with proper skin care. Well as we all know that is not the case for most.

Acne is uneducated for those without it, therefore they mostly think all these infomercials like proactive is the cure for it. Just think how many times people may have suggested or asked if you have tried proactive to get rid of your acne? They think acne is the same in everyone and comes with the same cause, (dirty skin, clogged pores). They see it as a way out of the skin troubles if we just buy a simple skin cleansing routine, so therefore would not see a reason for us to be depressed.

No one has ever asked me about my skin, let alone suggest products for me to use...

I dunno, I still do think that even for people without acne, they can easily see and understand that there can be a rise in depression when someone has acne. Maybe not everyone will see this relationship, but I assume some will.

Well, in order for the medical community to change their practices (e.g.; screening for depression in acne patients), its always helpful to have research data to base those decisions on, rather than mere hunches or beliefs.

Whilst I agree, how would the medical community monitor depression in acne patients?

Many people I know who are being treated for acne, are treated first and foremost by their GP's who have little/no time to be sending out/looking at questionnaires/seeing patients stating that they're depressed by their acne.

[willow569]

I don't see how people who don't have acne wouldn't be able to see that those who DO have acne could easily become depressed.

When i use to have clear skin and saw others with acne i never thought about how they could be depressed about it. A lot of people that have never experienced acne think you can easily get rid of it with proper skin care. Well as we all know that is not the case for most.

Acne is uneducated for those without it, therefore they mostly think all these infomercials like proactive is the cure for it. Just think how many times people may have suggested or asked if you have tried proactive to get rid of your acne? They think acne is the same in everyone and comes with the same cause, (dirty skin, clogged pores). They see it as a way out of the skin troubles if we just buy a simple skin cleansing routine, so therefore would not see a reason for us to be depressed.

No one has ever asked me about my skin, let alone suggest products for me to use...

I dunno, I still do think that even for people without acne, they can easily see and understand that there can be a rise in depression when someone has acne. Maybe not everyone will see this relationship, but I assume some will.

Well, in order for the medical community to change their practices (e.g.; screening for depression in acne patients), its always helpful to have research data to base those decisions on, rather than mere hunches or beliefs.

Whilst I agree, how would the medical community monitor depression in acne patients?

Many people I know who are being treated for acne, are treated first and foremost by their GP's who have little/no time to be sending out/looking at questionnaires/seeing patients stating that they're depressed by their acne.

There are quick screening questions that GPs can ask. They can also refer out for psych services if they note any signs of depression in the patient. Derms in particular should be trained to at least ask about the issue, do a brief screen or even standardized assessment for depression in their patients. At least asking acne patients about their mental health status would be a step in the right direction.

[Wynne]

willow's absolutely right. There are very quick screening tools that don't even take five minutes to administer. Some have only 10 questions. They give a very good insight into whether or not the patient may be experiencing depression. Based on the tools, the doc can either refer to a psychiatrist (if the depression screening reveals a potentially severe depression), prescribe medications, or prescribe therapy or all three. The doc can also recommend lifestyle remedies.

It's useful to know because the general population really does NOT know of the correlation between acne and depression.

[pokemonster]

It's useful to know because the general population really does NOT know of the correlation between acne and depression.

why do they need to know? as if its not enough that ppl see me as acne face the less i need is to them know that i have depression, which btw is obvious anyways too, so researches like this is just riddiculos..

fe when i see a person who is somewhat elsehow deformed, even if i havent ever been in his/her shoes, I KNOW they are depressed, bcs obvious is obvious.

aand why happy ppl should bother their pretty heads with sad shit that doesnt apply to them anyways, its not their problem or buisness.

[Wynne]

It's not obvious.

[pokemonster]

It's not obvious.

well ok ok if u want so >_> (mods and cats allways know better =P) but why do they need to know? its not like ppl bcs of this will be more compassionate with us all of a sudden and personally me i dont rly expect and need them to be anyways, all that matters is to become one of them (acnefree ppl) imho.

[BeadyB]

It's not obvious.

well ok ok if u want so >_> (mods and cats allways know better =P) but why do they need to know? its not like ppl bcs of this will be more compassionate with us all of a sudden and personally me i dont rly expect and need them to be anyways, all that matters is to become one of them (acnefree ppl) imho.

Because if it becomes more widely known that acne is not only a physical issue, but an emotional one, maybe people will begin to take it seriously.

Depressed teens are never a good thing to see on the news remember?

More attention-> possibly more research-> incentive to find cure

Ta-Da!

Edited by BeadyB, 29 November 2010 - 07:54 PM.