Acne's Stigma Can Take a Big Mental Toll

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 3, 2018 -- The impact of acne is more than skin-deep, and often disrupts sleep and well-being, scientists have found. Researchers in Ireland report that perceived social stigma diminishes quality of life for many who have acne -- especially girls and women. "We know from previous research that many acne sufferers experience negative feelings about their condition, but we have never before been able to draw such a direct link between quality of life and perception of social stigma around acne," said study author Aisling O'Donnell. She's a lecturer in the University of Limerick's psychology department. The study findings echo previous research "showing that individuals with visible physical distinctions, which are viewed negatively by society,...

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