Living with Acne

Although acne tends to be a temporary condition, it can have devastating and long term physical and mental effects.  Acne scars, discoloration, hyperpigmentation and the associated social and psychological effects can last for for years or even a lifetime. 

Physical effects of acne:

• Blackheads
• Whiteheads
• Cysts
• Redness
• Scarring
• Hyperpigmentation

Along with the visible effects of acne scarring, medical studies have documented the following emotional conditions as common among those with acne:

• Social withdrawal
• Decreased self-esteem
• Reduced self-confidence
• Poor body image
• Embarrassment
• Feelings of depression
• Anger
• Preoccupation
• Frustration
• Higher rate of unemployment