Events | Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada

Acne Awareness Week 2015 – Exploding Acne Myths

By acne action staff | September 1st, 2015

To coincide with the start of the new school year and fresh beginnings, the Acne and Rosacea Society of...

“Acne and Youth”, Prof. educ. session, June 8, Vancouver

By acne action staff | June 1st, 2015

In June 2015, Vancouver will host the World Congress of Dermatology, bringing world-renowned skin experts to our city. The...

Mild to moderate acne can be distressing…

Some people with mild to moderate acne experience psychological symptoms as serious as those associated with severe acne such as anxiety and depression.
Effects of acne felt years later..

Some acne sufferers say the psychological effects associated with this condition, such as hurt and shame, continue to be felt for many years. Experts call this “emotional scarring”.
Acne and your genes

There is a genetic component to acne. One study of teens sufferers found 78% had a close family relative with the condition. Those with a family history are more likely to get it at an earlier age and develop severe acne.