Hello there, I have read these forums for a couple of years before joining and it has saddened me to read that people in such countries without a universal healthcare system-- such as the a United States -- have to often do without getting treatment from a dermatologist as it's simply not affordable.

How does this affect your ability to manage your acne? Has inability to access affordable medical care left with you with scars or unmanaged acne? How has this affected you emotionally?

I have read plenty of posts written by people that need to take accutane but can't afford it (so sad).

I'd like to hear your voice.

I notice a good 90% of people posting heartbreaking stories in the emotional and psychological section are American. Canadians and Europeans rarely frequent that section.