January Book Club Selection

All of us probably remember being told, "Don't worry, you'll grow out of it," when we had bouts of acne as teenagers. The truth is, though, that not everybody grows out of acne. In fact, acne can even begin in adulthood and, among women, even after menopause as estrogen levels decline.

In addition to physical symptoms, acne sufferers often present psychological symptoms related to the condition like depression, stress, and low self-esteem. These psychological aspects of acne are often downplayed

Richard G. Fried, MD, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized clinician, researcher, and teacher. After earning his Ph.D. with honors in clinical psychology, he went on to obtain his MD degree with honors from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. He is a board-certified dermatologist and clinical psychologist and has written numerous articles on the physical and psychological aspects of acne.