Everything you need to know about psychodermatology - acne prevention
Igor Ustynskyy / Getty Images One of the great joys of boarding school is being with your friends 24 hours a day, seven days a week. But if you’re a teenager with a highly visible skin disorder such as acne, constantly living under the gaze of your peers can be stressful. A recent study in an international journal specialising in dermatology showed that almost 90 per cent of 15-year-olds felt embarrassed and self-conscious about their acne, causing a quarter of them to avoid sport, swimming, and even social interactions – and this could be exacerbated in a boarding environment. ‘The imp...
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