"It's the pebble in your shoe that you feel with every step. Every step is painful.... especially in the morning when you first look in the mirror and feel as though you've just been punched in the stomach. You must still go out into the big world and somehow build a life for yourself, which is tough even with perfect skin. Add facial scarring to the mix and well...just forget it."

Given the high premium society places on looking good, those who suffer from chronic acne and the scarring that can result from it, face a challenge every day. Even well know Hollywood celebrities have struggled with acne and acne scarring, such as Vanessa Williams, Liz Hurley and Brad Pitt. The good news is that new treatments to treat and prevent acne that can lead to scarring are available to make life a little more bearable.Given the large premium placed on society on looking good, those who suffer from chronic acne, and the scarring that can result from it, can be devastated by it.

Those, like Mr. Estrada, are gratified to know that, in light of the astonishing increase in cases of adult acne and the resulting scarring, pharmaceutical, laser and skin care companies are actively addressing the concerns of adult acne sufferers. This not only helps those afflicted, but also their bottom line.

The prices for the treatments can be high, says Mr. Estradra, since most insurance companies will not pay for the treatment because they are considered cosmetic: "Our secret dream is to have some angel doctor hear about our group, take pity on us, and swoop down and rescue us with a reduced-price for scar-revision work.... sort of like "Operation Smile", where plastic surgeons travel all over the world to fix little children's disfigured faces."

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