Impact

Did you know? Acne scars and aging. Unfortunately, acne scars – particularly the most common depressed, indented type –...

Does having acne scars affect people emotionally? Having noticeable, serious acne scarring on the face has been linked to...

At what age can scarring begin? Acne scarring can begin in the early teens....

Can acne scarring be prevented? Yes, in most cases early treatment of acne will control this condition and prevent...

Why does scarring happen? When acne spots become inflammed, redness occurs and spots erupt on the skin’s surface or...

Some people are left with small, brownish marks after acne. Are these scars? These are not scars. This condition,...

How does inflammation affect the risk of scarring? Inflammation is the body’s response to injury and infection. With acne,...

Did you know? For some, having more serious acne may impact other parts of life such as work. In...

No family doctor? Find a doctor via your provincial college of physicians and surgeons or government health department: BC:...

Did you know? Some acne patients suffer worse mental effects than those with major diseases One study of acne...