LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Heading back-to-school is stressful enough without having to worry about spots on your skin. But anxiety over acne is leading many teens and young adults to call the dermatologist. And sticking to a prescribed treatment plan can be as tough as studying for final exams.For years, Elizabeth Hall has struggled with complexion imperfections.
“My acne seems to pop up more often during the beginning of the school year and when exams start, when I’m more stressed out about my grades,” explains Hall.
Dermatologist Diane Madfes says preliminary data shows a link between stress and acne in some people. In her own practice, she sees a 20 percent increase in teens and young adults when it’s time to hit the books.