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Emotional/Psychological effects of scarring

15 hours ago, snarkygirl said: Theres an explanation for this, in our primal non rational brain, we avoid those with disabilities or disease because in nature, it coulkd be fatal to interact with...

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9 years ago
Emotional/Psychological effects of scarring

On 7/10/2016 at 6:40 PM, scarredandsad34 said: I understand his argument- people that he finds attractive still date him despite his scars. But that's not how he said it. he sure didn't talk abo...

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9 years ago
Emotional/Psychological effects of scarring

What affected me the most (and still does to some extent) in the past 3-4 years was the reaction that some women had upon seeing me... I have already explained it in other threads but will summarize ...

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9 years ago
I wish Acne was included in those "love yourself" campaigns

On 5/13/2016 at 4:20 PM, WittySock said: I was thinking about this a few weeks ago, well not so much about the campaigns specifically, but about how acne is referred to (or not) on tv etc. I...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
MIT researchers develop artificial skin

Link to article: Even though most of the article mentions Cosmetic and Vanity reasons to use this, I think a more pressing application of this can be for Acne Scar patients!!! Yes, some people may w...

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9 years ago
I will never sympathize with people who have other dieases

Even though severe adult acne and subsequent scarring has made me more empathetic in the past few years, that still only extends to certain conditions. I am empathetic for people with congenital or d...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Active acne on temples due to eyeglasses

On 4/15/2016 at 8:39 PM, iCogito said: Have you moved lately? I used to get those ALL THE TIME after moving. I was freaking out!! I do not wear glasses, just long hair. After I realized it was ...

In forum Adult acne

9 years ago
Active acne on temples due to eyeglasses

My face is usually ~90% clear these days from using the acne.org regimen. However, I still sometimes get a pimple where the temple of the eyeglasses touches the skin of my temples... I am assuming t...

In forum Adult acne

9 years ago
Hi, I've had acne for 20 years

On 4/12/2016 at 7:42 PM, leelowe1 said: i highly recommend cutting dairy and gluten out for a few months and going paleo if you haven't tried it. I would do that before wasting money on supplem...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Can I pray for you?

I will pray, but I have my doubts that God actually intervenes in people's live in this life.... I do believe that every person who wants to believe and seek God is given a set of life circumstances ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Progress Report....

I hope that you achieve better skin by June also! You certainly have been through a lot.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Timing of scar treatment procedures...

Hi everyone! I just got back from my 3rd session of CIT + growth factor and my face is redder than an angry tomato! 🙂 I can say that I have seen some improvement over the past 2 months in terms of w...

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9 years ago
How do YOU cope?

Computer games. Reading Going to a very specialized hobby group (where many of the members don't really care what each other looks like as long as you know how to problem solve and can laugh and have ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
I can't get away.

20 hours ago, jwalk said: If I still had bad acne there would be no way in hell that I would go anywhere near a school. I admire your courage.  I agree 115%  I cannot...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Have you ever seen a girl dating a guy with extremely severe disfiguring acne?

I can't say I have seen that in the past 4-5 years, though I haven't gone out in public any more than absolutely necessary. I became more introverted and thus haven't had as much chance to possibly s...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Some reflections on my pre and post acne scars self

On 3/5/2016 at 3:24 PM, jensweetone said:   On 3/4/2016 at 4:57 PM, WittySock said: Cool topic. I agree with you that we tend to have more empathy because of our ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Some reflections on my pre and post acne scars self

On 3/4/2016 at 4:57 PM, WittySock said: Cool topic. I agree with you that we tend to have more empathy because of our acne journeys. Well, I guess it seems to go two ways... either empathy o...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
22 y/o male college student seeking advice

OP, do not despair. I recently turned 30 and have never had a GF before. I am white/asian so the scarring I have is also easily visible... Please try your best to focus on the transition from colle...

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9 years ago
Some reflections on my pre and post acne scars self

To briefly summarize what I have posted in other threads: I took two course of accutane, the 1st Jr year of high school when I first got cystic acne that seemingly came out of nowhere; and the second...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Seeing a therapist about preoccupation with acne

I will simply say this: the effects of acne and/or scarring on how strangers interact with you cannot be denied. I am not imagining different treatment that I receive compared to people without an ob...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Stop looking for a cure (advice from a veteran)

The OP's post really hit home. Even if my scars and all future acne were 100% cured, I would still have the psychological damage from years of being treated differently by people because they easily ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Anyone Have No Sexual Or Dating Experience Because Of Acne?

I haven't worried about dating for the past 5 years or so (recently turned 30) since my scarring has gotten worse and it is clear to me that the majority of women around my age have trouble accepting ...

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9 years ago
Chronic Acne...Solutions?

I know what you are going through OP. Taking a 2nd course of Accutane my senior year of college was the only thing that kept me on track to graduate. During my 4 years of undergrad, my acne slowly b...

In forum Adult acne

9 years ago
What would you compare having acne to?

I guess your mom doesn't have a strong imagination. I'd liken acne to anything that is easily visible, that most people don't have. Thus acne could be similar to if someone had a huge birthmark on t...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
I'm scared

OP - I don't know what else to add that other posters haven't already said. I can certainly relate in that acne and scarring has caused me to cancel some of my plans these past few years. Most of my...

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9 years ago