For the estimated 8 million Canadians affected by acne and rosacea, the launch of a new, national, not for profit organization led by dermatologists, the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada, offers hope and help.
“Despite being common conditions, it is hard for Canadians to find accurate, relevant and up-to-date information on acne and rosacea,” according to Dr. Jason Rivers, a Vancouver dermatologist and president of the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada.
Since acne and rosacea appear mostly on the face and affect appearance, there can be significant emotional distress in addition to the visible physical signs. There may also be permanent skin damage such as scarring.
There are safe and effective treatments for both acne and rosacea. The main barrier to getting improvement is knowledge and awareness.
“Our role is to provide independent, reputable information to Canadians with acne and rosacea and to raise awareness with goal of improving lives,” he added.
The society has created two separate awareness campaigns – Acne Action and Rosacea Help. The Rosacea Help Campaign has now kicked off with the launch of the www.RosaceaHelp.ca site. The mobile-friendly site offers information on everything from the signs of rosacea to skincare, triggers and treatments.
For the estimated 8 million Canadians affected by acne and rosacea, the announcement today of the launch of a new, national, not for profit organization led by dermatologists, the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada, offers hope and help.
“Despite being common conditions, it is hard for Canadians to find accurate, relevant and up-to-date information on acne and rosacea,” according to Dr. Jason Rivers, a Vancouver dermatologist and president of the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada.
Since acne and rosacea appear mostly on the face and affect appearance, there can be significant emotional distress in addition to the visible physical signs. There may also be permanent skin damage such as scarring.
There are safe and effective treatments for both acne and rosacea. The main barrier to getting improvement is knowledge and awareness.
“Our role is to provide independent, reputable information to Canadians with acne and rosacea and to raise awareness with goal of improving lives,” he added.
The society has created two separate awareness campaigns – Acne Action and Rosacea Help.
– See more at: http://www.acneaction.ca/2014/09/10/acne-and-rosacea-society-of-canada/#sthash.ndKmFPRY.dpuf
For the estimated 8 million Canadians affected by acne and rosacea, the announcement today of the launch of a new, national, not for profit organization led by dermatologists, the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada, offers hope and help.
“Despite being common conditions, it is hard for Canadians to find accurate, relevant and up-to-date information on acne and rosacea,” according to Dr. Jason Rivers, a Vancouver dermatologist and president of the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada.
Since acne and rosacea appear mostly on the face and affect appearance, there can be significant emotional distress in addition to the visible physical signs. There may also be permanent skin damage such as scarring.
There are safe and effective treatments for both acne and rosacea. The main barrier to getting improvement is knowledge and awareness.
“Our role is to provide independent, reputable information to Canadians with acne and rosacea and to raise awareness with goal of improving lives,” he added.
The society has created two separate awareness campaigns – Acne Action and Rosacea Help.
– See more at: http://www.acneaction.ca/2014/09/10/acne-and-rosacea-society-of-canada/#sthash.ndKmFPRY.dpuf