New reports from the Channel 4 news have suggested that: "People who
suffer from acne are less likely to take exercise or excel at physical
games."
Drawing from a study of people from a national acne support group, it
was discovered that people with acne tend to avoid participating in
sports due to anxiety and self-consciousness about their skin.
Still, it should be noted that according to related experts, the
psychological effects of skin conditions such as acne should not be
underestimated.
Although this finding may be unexpected, the same experts advice that
it is plausible considering that those with acne may try to shy away
from situations in which they feel their skin will be open to
evaluation by others.
Nonetheless, it should be noted that the study is limited by its small
size, the age of the participants and its design, which cannot prove
that it is the acne that is causing a withdrawal from physical
sports.
However, other authority figures not directly linked to this study
state that in spite of its limitations, the study does highlight that
people with acne should be supported in whatever way is necessary to
enable them to lead as normal and fulfilled a life as possible.
To conclude our report, Sir Muir Gray adds...The psychological effects
of skin disease are always underestimated, except by those people who
suffer from it.
Foras Aje is an independent researcher and co-founder of
BodyHealthSoul LLC.
He invites you to visit his site which features articles, news,
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