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The Link Between Mental Health and Acne in Teenagers
At Troy High School, I saw a pattern that was hard to ignore. Many of my peers, including myself, struggled with acne flare-ups during the same periods when academic stress and burnout were at their peak. Between demanding coursework, extracurricular commitments, and a constant lack of sleep, it often felt like there was barely time to take care of ourselves. In a culture where many teenagers are not meeting recommended sleep levels, stress becomes almost constant, and I star

Evan Trinh
Jul 42 min read
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