Revealed: impact of skin conditions acne and eczema on people's mental healthNew data has revealed the emotional impact skin conditions have on peoplesmental health, with 79% ofeczemasufferers missing work due to flare ups and 46% ofacnepatients more likely to develop major depression.<\/p>\n
The review, conducted by skincare brandLa Roche-Posayin collaboration with GlobalSkin a non-profit organisation comprised of skin patient associations from around the world, also found that 47% to 60% of people with eczema have sleepless nights and 50% of those with atopic dermatitis feel stigmatised by society.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, 50% of acne sufferers will self-isolate and 80% of patients suffer from skin side effects during cancer treatments.Read our article on effectively treating adult acne in your salon.<\/p>\n
Whether big or small, skin issues are a matter of public health today, said Laetita Toupet, global president at La Roche-Posay. We tend to underestimate the impact they can have on peoples lives.<\/p>\n
La Roche-Posay is raising awareness about the impact of skin issues around the world with anew video campaign featuring real people, giving a voice to those who suffer from skin conditions while also amplifying that they are not alone.<\/p>\n
Toupet added: Today, were going a step further with a brand new campaign to raise awareness and show the life-changing power of dermatology.<\/p>\n
A staggering 1.9 billion people around the world are currently fighting skin conditions which alter the quality of their daily lives, states the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD).<\/p>\n
These are some resources to recommend to clients who are seeking mental health support.<\/p>\n
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Lead image: woman with acne in La Roche-Posay campaign video<\/p>\n
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