Teen Esteem !

?Teens For the purposes of this survey, Teens were defined as U.S. teens (ages 13 to 18) who are in grades 7 to 12 and have a prom or spring dance at their school, today feel a lot of pressure to look good at prom and admit appearance, especially with their skin, will affect whether or not they have a good time. About half of teens said the appearance of their skin will affect their experience at the prom (56 percent) and having beautiful, clear skin is important to how they look on prom night (52 percent). According to a recent survey, prom not only conjures up feelings of anticipation and enthusiasm among teens, but also causes tension and anxiety. About one in two teens say they feel pressure to go to the prom (55 percent) more so than teen pressures such as having sex (32 percent), drinking alcohol (26 percent), and even taking drugs (20 percent). The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive and polled over 1,000 teenagers, between the ages of 13 to 18 from across the U.S. Dr. Gilda Carle, Ph.D., relationship expert and author of Teen Talk with Dr. Gilda, says, The way teens perceive their looks determines their activities. Many of the teens I work with say that when they feel unattractive, they just won’t go out. My advice to them is to take charge of their appearance. That includes seeing a doctor if they have acne, and get more exercise if they want to tone up. In terms of looking good, having beautiful, clear skin (52 percent) is just as important to teens as having the perfect dress/tuxedo (55 percent), having the perfect hairstyle/cut (51 percent), and being in shape (50 percent). Over half (56 percent) of teens believe the appearance of their skin will affect their experience at prom. About a third (36 percent) say that they would consider skipping the prom entirely if they had severe acne that day. “Acne is a seriously big deal with the potential for devastating effects on emotions and functioning. We need to hear teens, understand their pain, and respond with solutions that work well,” says Dr. Rick Fried, MD, Ph.D, internationally recognized dermatologist/clinical psychologist and author of “Healing Adult Acne: Your Guide to Clear Skin and Self-Confidence.” Teens felt so strongly about attending prom with beautiful, clear skin that over half (56 percent) said they’d be wiling to give up watching TV or talking on the telephone/cell phone for a week to obtain prom-ready skin (defined as skin that is beautiful and clear and free from acne). In addition, survey results indicate that the appearance of skin also plays a role on the selection of a potential prom date. About two-thirds (66 percent) of teens would not go with someone with severe acne, while only 55 percent would not go with someone who is overweight and only 17 percent would not go with someone who was not popular. Doctors say there is no need for teens to feel helpless if they are suffering from breakouts. There are simple and effective ways to manage acne. Teens should speak to their doctor to learn how to properly manage their skin. Visit http://www.takechargeofyouracne.com for more information on how to take charge of your skin today for prom-ready skin. For more information on Galderma, visit http://www.galdermaUSA.com