Treat acne now to avoid scars later.
If, like me, you are a fan of the cable T.V. show “Justified” you recognize this man as Johnny Crowder. I find him very attractive despite his really severe acne scarring. Maybe it’s because he is the quintessential bad boy or maybe it’s because he has such a soft heart despite being a total sociopath. Anyway, he was killed last season by his even more bad ass cousin, Boyd Crowder so I won’t be able to enjoy his handsome mug anymore. But this post is not about my taste in men but about acne scars.
Acne is often thought of as just one of the many challenges of adolescence and in many cases it is. Mild cases can often be controlled with over-the-counter treatments and usually the acne subsides once the hormones have leveled off. But for some, acne can be a devastating disease. When the acne lesions are deep and cystic, they can destroy the normal fat layer under the skin and cause deep permanent scars as in David Meunier, the actor who plays Johnny. Acne scars have not kept Mr. Meunier from finding success but they may limit his roles somewhat. He may find himself cast more frequently as a bad guy.
So if you or someone you know has out of control acne, get thee to a dermatologist. Those pesky “zits” of today can turn into the life long scars of tomorrow. Oh, one more thing – treating acne scars is really difficult and only partially effective. It’s much better to prevent them in the first place.
Thanks for reading! And Johnny, I miss you! Dr. Lisa Lynn Sowder
@lisalynnsowder
