Tampa dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman supports a new study suggesting acne’s association with elevated rates of anxiety lasting last well into adulthood.
“Over the years there have been several studies that have shown a connection between acne and psychological stress,” said Forman. “What makes this study so unique is that it offers special data that examines both acne and psychology from puberty to middle age.”
Participants ranging from adolescence to adulthood were examined with the purpose of determining whether or not the skin condition was linked to psychiatric disorders and if it persisted beyond the adolescence period.
The study found that depression rates were higher among participants with acne and those participants were almost one and a half times more likely to suffer from anxiety than those without.
“Sufferers of acne are susceptible to feeling insecurities during teenage years,” said the Tampa dermatologist. “It’s reasonable to say that the emotional impact is so significant that it can affect people later in life.”
The Tampa dermatologist says that the best way to manage the emotional effects of acne is by taking care of yourself.
“If acne is something you struggle with on a daily basis, find out more information from your dermatologist,” says Dr. Forman. “More often than not, it goes beyond washing your face. You can see a dramatic change in your skin just by changing your diet and daily routine, or for the stubborn moderate and severe cases, the right prescription from your doctor.”
For more on Dr. Seth Forman, Tampa dermatology or Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, please visit http://www.FormanDerm.com.
About Dr. Seth Forman: Dr. Forman is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Tampa, Florida. He was voted the “Best Dermatologist in Carrollwood” in 2011, 2012 and 2013 by the Carrollwood News and Tribune as well as the 2013 “Best Dermatologist in North Tampa” by the Tampa Tribune. In December 2011, he opened his new Tampa dermatology office, Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, where he gives psoriasis sufferers access to the latest treatment options, including topical and oral medications, as well as biological and phototherapy. Dr. Forman is one of the few Tampa dermatologists to offer narrowband light therapy, which uses pharmaceutical grade light to suppress psoriasis. He’s also one of the few board-certified dermatologists in the U.S. to use the SRT-100 radiotherapy to treat basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.
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