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Acne doesn't just spoil one's face, it also spoils one's self-worth and self-confidence - a misfortune which experts from Changing Faces have advised not to be taken so lightly. James Partridge, founder and chief executive of Changing Faces advised that respect and care for individuals afflicted with the skin inflammatory disease should be carried out by society as emotional stress is widespread in most victims, according to BBC.

"We need to show respect, help people cope, not belittle and stigmatise. Every year there are instances of suicide due to people's distress around acne," Partridge pointed out as self-harm has been widespread even with all the neutralizing makeup and skincare available in the market.

Being ignored due to its non-life threatening nature, the study acne has never been at a decent playing field as money for research is directed to other medical conditions. Dr. Anjali Mahto of the British Skin Foundation was quoted in the website via Newsbeat rationalizing the plight of acne sufferers as they are being passed over and imparted with 'get on with it' or that they'll grow out of it on their condition.

"People with acne are often overlooked. Because it's not going to kill you, it falls at the bottom of a list of what needs to be done." The dermatologist revealed that patients with acne turn down an eye-to-eye conversation and even have the habit of lengthening their hair in order to cover-up the exacerbated state of their oil glands and hair follicles of their skin.

She strongly suggests that teenagers with such cases seek psychological help as such a damaging body image could last beyond the inflamed skin condition.

"If acne is causing problems with self-confidence, anxiety, depression, if it's stopping you doing anything you want to, then you should get medical help."

As an added surgical supplement, Partridge touched on medical provides that embrace both surgery and psychological help like Street Lane GP, which is a Changing Faces practitioner.

Nevertheless, attention must also be lived out by teenagers even in their own homes as dirt and oil can be transferred even by such guiltless items such as pillowcases, according to The Huffington Post.

Acne mechanica is a variety of the skin inflammation which is the byproduct of materials or objects such as an unwashed pillowcase that touches your skin.