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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 13 year old has fairly typical teen acne, but isn’t bothered by if at all. In fact, she bristles at the idea of caring too much about one’s physical appearance. She washes her face daily with a salicylic acid product from the drug store. (Or at least she says she does.) Am I doing her a disservice by not taking her to a dermatologist for an analysis? Or should I just let it go and see if it clears up eventually? I had some very awkward teen years myself, but I was somehow blessed with clear skin, so I’m not sure the best way to handle. I often see posters on here urging people to take their teens to the derm to spare them the awful embarrassment, but what if the kid isn’t embarrassed at all? [/quote]Skip the acid for facial oil.  Get a filter on your showerhead.  Dermatologist could put her on accutane/retin-a (suicides, depression, crime side effects), so I'd skip unless she asks.[/quote]

WRONG! First of all, Acutane is NOT a first line treatment.  Derms will go to other treatments first, especially for a 13 yr old. This kid needs to go to the doctor and understand that part of growing up is taking care of the only body you get.  Its hers for another 75 years and there are risks and consequences of not taking care of it.  Just like with her teeth.  [/quote]

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