TALK TO YOUR PARENTS ABOUT ACNE
It’s not always easy to talk about acne, even with your parents. Parents may be much more supportive of your acne issues than you may guess.
Every adult was once a teen. But your parents may not remember how it feels when it hurts to show your face to the world.
Even well-meaning parents and other adults can give misguided or outdated advice. A lot has changed since they were teens. We now understand much more about acne and how to treat it successfully. School your parents: Share some of the acne info on Differin.com with them, and
check out some common acne myths.
Acne isn’t something you’re doomed to struggle with. Start a conversation with your parents about your acne and how it makes you feel.
Conversation Starters:
- “My acne is making me crazy.”
- “I want clearer skin, but I think I need a doctor’s help.”
- “When my face breaks out, I want to disappear.”
- “I think I can Take Charge of my acne with a little knowledge and expert advice. Will you help me?”
- “I’ve checked it out and I won’t just grow out of my acne. Let’s take the Truth About Acne quiz!”
Talk to your parents – make an appointment with your dermatologist to find out what acne treatment options are available to you. It may not cost as much as you think—especially with a
FREE* TRIAL – a $35 rebate that with prescription insurance coverage could make your prescription free!
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%
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