How Do You Know When To Get Medical Attention For Your Acne?
- By:Ron Henson
Acne is a condition that can have some serious physical and psychological impacts on those who suffer from it. Although a breakout might not be the end of the world, for the person behind it, it just might seem that way. No one should second-guess what another person is going through.
Although it's almost always advised that some professional attention be paid to moderate to severe cases of acne, advice may also be sought for less severe cases. Since psychological scarring is less "visible," it's important to be honest with oneself and know when to get help to treat even the most light cases of acne.
Doctors might not be able to cure every case, but they sometimes can provide information that can help alleviate the impacts and lessen the frequency of breakouts.
Seeking professional help for acne is a personal choice, but in general it's a good idea to do so if the following statements are true in your case:
* My acne embarrasses me and I don't want to be seen.
* I am shy because of my physical appearance, especially my face because of acne.
* I don't feel very upbeat about life since acne started.
* I've tried everything I could find over the counter and nothing seems to work to lessen my breakouts.
* Scarring has started to take place once pimples go away.
* My acne is actually painful. It hurts when my face is touched - even when I wash it.
* It appears as if the site of breakouts is inflamed severely and/or infected.
Choosing to seek medical advice for an acne breakout might not lead to a cure, but oftentimes there is help available to lessen impacts. Since many insurance companies now cover trips to a dermatologist as a routine visit, it doesn't hurt to get a case checked out. Perhaps the physician can offer advise for lessening the frequency of breakouts or provide medication that will help minimize the chances for permanent scarring.
No matter how severe a case of acne is, if it's interfering in your life, it's probably time to seek professional advice. If scarring is happening, it's probably beyond time to get a little medical attention. If nothing else, a trip to a professional might help put your mind at ease, which is important, too, when dealing with acne or any condition that has visible symptoms that can also create embarrassment and discomfort.About the author:
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