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Female lawyer shares devastating impact of acne scarring

A Canadian lawyer who lives with severe acne scarring describes the impact on her life: “Every day is a struggle, and the emotional wounds feel just as raw as the physical ones.

Position Statement: Benzene in BPO containing products

This a joint position statement by the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada and the Canadian Dermatology Association: Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) has been […]

Dermatologists share impact of acne on patients’ lives

It is a common question doctors ask acne patients – “How is your life being affected?”  It’s a way of revealing the very […]

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