Stigma of acne worse in the age of selfies, experts say

Stigma of acne worse in the age of selfies, experts say

Doctor Jerry Tan, who is a member of the society, says young people in this age of selfies and social media are more self-conscious about their looks than ever before.   Everything on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter is about posting and sharing selfies, photos and...
Research to help assess acne patients’ quality of life

Research to help assess acne patients’ quality of life

“There’s a real gap when it comes to treating the physical components of a visible disease, along with the psychosocial components,” says Plant. “The simple fact that it is visible, means people can see it and potentially treat you differently, these serious...
New canadian acne guidelines spearheaded by local dermatologist

New canadian acne guidelines spearheaded by local dermatologist

A new guideline aims to help treat Canadian children and adults with acne, a common disease that can negatively affect quality of life and leave scars. The guideline, published on November 16, 2015 is available online at Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)...