Instyle.com - How Your Skin and Skincare Routine Can Impact Your Mental Health

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“A bad skin day can have a tremendous impact on a woman’s self-esteem. In some cases, patients have told me that an especially severe breakout can even stop them from going to school or work.”

The idea that certain types of skin needs to be hidden can be detrimental for some, as they're often left feeling isolated — even when they experience common skin ailments like melasma, a condition that causes patches of the skin to become dark or discolored, as well as acne. "I always explain that they are not alone," Dr. Woolery-Lloyd shares. 

"For women, melasma can be devastating," she continues. "Without treatment, it is hard to cover with makeup. It is typically right in the center of the cheeks or forehead so it is the first thing people see. Similar to melasma, adult working women feel embarrassed to have a face full of acne. It makes them feel less professional, especially for people with jobs where they are presenting or meeting many new people daily."