Talk to Your Parents

How to Talk to 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Even well-meaning parents and other adults can give misguided or outdated advice.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!”

Teen Survival Guide

Talk to your parents – make an appointment with your doctor to find out what treatment options are available to you. It may not cost as much as you think—especially with a FREE* TRIAL – a $25 rebate that with prescription insurance coverage could make your prescription free

The sooner you start treating your acne, the sooner you could start getting clearer skin. Take Charge!

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Important Safety Information

During treatment with Differin 0.1% dryness, erythema, burning or pruritus can occur. These side effects differ in frequency depending on the formulation used of Differin 0.1% (cream vs. gel). During treatment with Differin Gel 0.3% signs of cutaneous irritation like redness, scaling, dryness and/or stinging/burning may occur, but should be mild or moderate, occur early in treatment and decrease thereafter. Other side effects that may occur from using Differin Gel 0.3% include skin discomfort, pruritus and sunburn.

Concomitant use of potentially irritating products or overexposure to sunlight or sunlamps, extreme wind or cold, may increase the potential for irritation from both product concentrations. Use of sunscreen and protective clothing is recommended.