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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT ACNE

If you had problem acne as a teen, there’s a chance your child will, too. While acne may seem like a normal “rite of passage,” it doesn’t mean they are doomed to suffer with it. Here are a few ideas to help you help your child.

Get the facts.

There are still a lot of myths and misconceptions out there about acne. Even well-meaning parents and other adults can give misguided or outdated advice. A lot has changed in the past several years. Today, we understand much more about acne and how to treat it successfully. Why should your child suffer unnecessarily?

Conversation Starters:

  1. “When I was a teenager I had the worst acne…how do you feel about your skin?”
  2. “I know it can be hard to cope with acne. How can I help?”
  3. “How does acne affect your life?”
  4. “I know you’ve been taking really good care of your skin, but your acne isn’t going away. What do you think about going to a doctor?”
  5. “I think we can Take Charge of your acne. Let’s make a plan together.”
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Visit a Dermatologist.

Enlist the help of your child’s doctor. Ask their doctor how your child can most successfully care for their skin. The sooner you start getting treatment for your child’s acne, the sooner he or she could start to get clearer skin. It may not cost as much as you think—in many cases insurance will help pay for the office visit and any medications. The Differin® brand will even give you a FREE* TRIAL – a $35 rebate that with prescription insurance coverage could make your prescription free!

If you have a child dealing with acne and want to help, check out MyChildsAcne.com.

Important Safety Information

Differin® Lotion 0.1%, Differin® Gel 0.1%, Differin® Cream 0.1% and Differin® Gel, 0.3% are indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years and older. Apply Differin® products to affected skin (face, trunk and other areas of the body affected by acne) once per day avoiding the eyes, lips and mucous membranes. The most common side effects reported with use of Differin® products include skin dryness, redness, scaling, stinging and burning. Most adverse events reported were mild to moderate in severity, occurred early in treatment and decreased thereafter. With use of Differin® Gel 0.3%, side effects may also include general skin discomfort, itching and sunburn. Excessive exposure to sunlight and sunlamps should be avoided during treatment with Differin® products, and use of sunscreen products and protective clothing is recommended. Concomitant use of drying or irritating topical products (like products containing resorcinol, salicylic acid or sulfur) should be used with particular caution. Do not apply to areas that have been depilated with wax products. Differin® products have not been tested in pregnant or nursing women, or with the elderly. All Differin® products are Pregnancy Category C. Please see full Prescribing Information for Differin Gel, 0.3% and Please see full Prescribing Information for Differin Lotion, 0.1%

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088