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- What is acne?
- Symptoms of acne
- Causes of acne
- Prevention of acne
- Risk factors for acne
- Complications of acne
- When to see a doctor about acne
- Diagnosis of acne
- Conventional treatment of acne
- Alternative/complementary treatment of acne
- Living with acne
- Caring for someone with acne
Partner
People who have a partner that has acne, need to be supportive and loving, to help them stop feeling embarrassed about their skin:
- Good diet - help to support your partner by following the same healthy diet they are adhering to
- Stop smoking - acne symptoms may get worse by being exposed to cigarette smoke , so avoid smoking around your partner
Friends
People who have a friend who has acne can support their friend through the following strategies:
- Alcohol free - try to arrange your social interactions so that they do not involve alcohol
- Healthy diet - many people who have acne are advised to follow a healthy eating plan, so if you invite them out to dinner, try to find restaurants that have food that is included in their diet plan and try to avoid visiting fast food places
Parents
Parents of children with acne can support their child through the following strategies:
- Healthy diet - try to cook fresh and healthy food for everyone in the family, as this gives better support to your child when everyone is eating the same and always have fresh fruits and vegetables available as snacks
- Stop smoking - acne symptoms may get worse by being exposed to cigarette smoke , so avoid smoking around your child
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< living with acne Last reviewed: 15 August 2008 || Last updated: 26 February 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
