Revealed: impact of skin conditions acne and eczema on people's mental health

New data has revealed the emotional impact skin conditions have on people’s mental health, with 79% of eczema sufferers missing work due to flare ups and 46% of acne patients more likely to develop major depression.  

The review, conducted by skincare brand La Roche-Posay in 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.  

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. 

“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 people’s lives.” 

La Roche-Posay is raising awareness about the impact of skin issues around the world with a new video campaign featuring real people, giving a voice to those who suffer from skin conditions while also amplifying that they are not alone. 

Toupet added: “Today, we’re going a step further with a brand new campaign to raise awareness and show the life-changing power of dermatology”.

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). 

These are some resources to recommend to clients who are seeking mental health support. 

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Read our article on how to reduce post-acne pigmentation and scarring in salon. 

Lead image: woman with acne in La Roche-Posay campaign video