Cicatrices de acné son muy importantes para los pacientes, pierden confianza en sí mismos.

San Diego, CA (June 7, 2016)—Suneva Medical, Inc., a privately-held aesthetics company, has revealed the results of a new acne scar survey in recognition of June's Acne Awareness Month. The survey found that the overwhelming majority of consumers believe acne and acne scars have a negative impact on a person's confidence. Also, people with acne and acne scars normally withdraw themselves from social settings and avoid putting photos online without heavy editing or filters.1 The statistics further pinpoint the unfortunate realities of those who suffer from acne and its associated scarring, while underscoring the need for treatment options that address these widespread skin conditions.

Key findings from the survey include:1 

• 99 percent of survey respondents believe someone has more confidence when their acne and acne scars are cleared up
• When it comes to skin issues, consumers believe acne scars are worse than having acne, eczema or rosacea
• Nearly half of adults still suffer from acne or acne scars and have not outgrown these skin conditions
• 48 percent withdraw from social outings and parties with friends because of their acne scars or facial blemishes
• 61 percent would wear less makeup if they were able to effectively treat acne scars and minimize their scarring's appearance
• 49 percent of people with acne scars or blemishes prevent themselves from putting photos online without heavy editing or filters
• 54 percent do not feel confident on a date because of their acne scars or facial blemishes
• 81 percent of respondents would select clear skin over keeping their fashion on trend, a nail manicure maintained, or maintaining a hairstyle that is rivaled by celebrities

"Acne scarring is one of the most common skin issues I see at my practice and the condition is more than skin deep. The millions of people who suffer from acne scars carry an emotional burden that brings on feelings of depression and low self-esteem," said Dr. Ava Shamban, board-certified dermatologist and one of the country's leading authorities on skin. "These individuals should not lose hope