By: Bertil Hjert
Acne Dysmorphia can be referred to as rare case of mental illness. This condition is closely associated to body dysmorphic disorder. This disorder is quite similar to Anorexia Nervosa.
In simple terms, this acne is a kind of obsessive thought on the part of the sufferer that his or her skin is irregular or in a bad condition. In many cases, these individuals suffer from acne.
However, even a very mild acne problem seems to be very big for them. Here, the person tends to believe that his skin is in a very bad condition. He keeps on checking for imperfections in the mirror. For example, the person may pick at mirror imperfections and bleed.
This type of disease or condition should not be under estimated. If neglected it may ruin one's social life. The person may also suffer from a severe type of inferiority complex that can result in obsessive thoughts and behaviors. The patient may harm himself.
There are several symptoms that can suggest the presence of traces of Acne Dysmorphia in a person. Here are some of the signs you need to look for when determining the presence of this acne in an individual.
a) Hatred towards one's skin
People with Acne Dysmorphia tend to hate their skin even for minor or almost non apparent imperfections.
b) Mirror obsessions
They keep looking at themselves in the mirror for imperfections and are looking for the progress. They keep on thinking about:
a) Has it improved?
b) Has it worsened?
c) How bad it look at the moment?
c) Depression
People with this acne tend to get in to bouts of depression and constantly think that their skin is bad.
- Picking Imperfections
They tend to pick at their imperfection and this often results in skin to tear away and even bleed. This can be very serious.
- The treatment for Acne Dysmorphia
The optimum method to treat this serious condition is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This therapy works via treating the obsession for a clear or acne free skin. Most people have benefited from this treatment. They have also noticed a drastic improvement in the symptoms.
While undergoing this treatment, one needs to learn to fight negative feelings on a daily basis.
One may also attend group sessions. However, most people find it comfortable to attend individual sessions as it tends to save them a lot of embarrassment.
Acne Dysmorphia is a rare type of disease. However, if one is suffering from this serious disease, it is very important to seek medical help as soon as possible.
Never ever try to handle this problem on your own as it is very difficult to cure it on own. Seek professional help and religiously follow the therapy and directions provided by your health care practitioner.
