Acne Linked to Youth Mental Health Problems, Study Says

Acne, in a recent study, was found to be a contributing factor to teen's mental health problems. (Photos.com)

Acne is linked to depression and anxiety, a recent study finds.

Young people with severe acne are more likely to have suicidal thoughts than their acne-free peers, the researchers, led by Dr. Jon Halvorsen of University of Oslo, reported. The team studied questionnaire answers from 3,775 teenagers between 18 and 19.

The results show that suicidal ideation or suicidal thoughts are twice more likely to form in girls with severe acne and three times more likely to form in boys compared to the likelihood in other teenagers.

The study is published today in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

Editor’s Note: How many of these teens were being treated for acne?
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