New Image Survey Reveals ‘Perception Is Reality’ When It Comes To Teenagers With Acne

In today’s image-obsessed society where millions of photos are uploaded daily through digital networks such as Facebook and Flickr, how much of an impact can a common skin condition like acne have on the life of teens? Based on first impressions, teens with acne are perceived to have different personality and social traits than if they had clear skin, according to results of a new online perception survey sponsored by the American Acne & Rosacea Society (AARS), and co-authored by Dr.

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Filed under: Dermatology on June 20th, 2009