Doctor's Approach, Dr. Marcy Street: Acne Doubles Suicide Risk In Teens

Sept. 23, 2010 - PRLog -- For Dr. Marcy Street, a board certified dermatologist in Lansing Michigan, and the country’s first female African American MOHS surgeon in the country, the statistic supported by the study are not surprising. ‘I see this every day in my practice unfortunately. The issue of acne can oftentimes be nearly as debilitating for the patient as someone who has skin cancer in terms of their emotional well-being. It is very common for teens to be ridiculed to the point that they come into my office in tears, looking for any solution that will get rid of the acne so that they don’t have to deal with the taunts they often receive. It’s a tragic set of circumstances and it’s my belief that people in leadership roles who deal with these teens need to make them aware that virtually anyone can have problems with acne and to help them understand how to be more empathetic toward their peers.’

Nearly 25 percent of the teens with "very much" acne said they'd had thoughts of suicide, compared with 11 percent of the study participants overall.

‘As a doctor, when anyone comes into my office seeking treatment, we have to look at the entirety of the individual in order to ensure we are giving that person the best, most comprehensive treatment we can muster. Often, this approach necessitates a level of understanding that the patient may not be receiving before they enter our office and after they leave. This aspect can have enormous benefit toward their treatment, especially when it comes to treatment of acne in teens. The condition often has consequences that go far deeper than just the skin.’

Marcy L. Street, M.D. is a board-certified, Mayo Clinic trained dermatologist, is also a fellowship trained Mohs surgeon.  She is an expert on skin cancer screening and treatment.  Her highly respected group practice, Doctor’s Approach Dermatology and Laser Center, based in Lansing, Michigan, focuses on medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. The clinic has offered laser, acne, skin cancer prevention treatments and other medical skin care services since 1992.

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Doctor’s Approach is a full-service medical and surgical dermatology clinic with a cosmetic medical spa. Our dermatology practice has been well established and respected for over 15 years, with patients visiting from all over the Midwest region.