Acne is a common skin problem that affects 50 million Americans every year. It is the most common reason why teenagers see a dermatologist and the third most common reason why adults do.
Because your face is probably the most important part of you that you present to the world, having acne can really wreck how you feel about yourself and how you act around other people. Face it. Having acne makes you feel like crap-like something is wrong with you. But is it really? Understanding what acne is and what you can do to help yourself is important to a happier, well-informed, and dignified life.
This book is a concise but comprehensive and actionable educational guide on what to do about acne. It is researched and written by an experienced medical writer. We start our journey with empowering information about what acne is, with special emphasis on adult acne. We will review
- The best ways to get your point across to doctors about your acne
- Hack-free, quack-free self-care strategies
- What you need to know about acne medicines
- What you can do to help fix acne scars
We will also cover:
- Skin problems that look like acne and can occur along with it
- Acne and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- How to keep it together and have a great life despite acne
