AcneDysmorphia

Acne dysmorphia, although rare, can be an extremely catastrophicmental condition which can lead a person to do more harm to themselves than acnewould otherwise. Under the influence of this condition a person becomes obsessedwith the physical appearance of their skin and any blemish,pimple or acnescars on the skin is considered abnormal

People suffering from acne dysmorphia will go to great lengths toremove any abnormalities from their skin to achieve a clear beautifulcomplexion. The extents to some people have gone to remove any imperfection fromthe skin includes literally scratching and peeling the skin back until excessivebleeding occurs. people suffering from such a condition have very little or nocontrol over their behavior and therefore cannot control their actions.

Unfortunately there is no conventional acne medication ortreatment which can cure this type of a mental condition. Acne treatments suchas benzoyl peroxide, Accutane,SalicylicAcid or herbal treatment are specifically designed to treat the surface ofthe skin and not mental conditions. For treating dysmorphia a sufferer need tobe treated by a medical professional or psychiatrist.

Another treatment for acne dysmorphia which has shown promise isCognitive Behavior therapy which teaches or reinforces positive thinking tocombat the negative feelings bottled up inside patients. Along with behaviortechniques the care givers might include other measures such as prescribinganti-depressant medications for dysmorphia sufferers. The results of this therapy have proven fruitful and have many of thesufferer’s hope of living a normal worry free life.

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