Media Advisory - Press Conference - Launch of Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada offers hope and help to 8 million sufferers in Canada

VANCOUVER, Sept. 8, 2014 /CNW/ - The Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada will hold a press conference on Wednesday September 10, 2014, to announce the launch of this new, national, not for profit society led by Canadian dermatologists, offering hope and help to more than 8 million Canadians affected by these common conditions.

The society will also kick-off its acne awareness campaign, Acne Action, featuring a new educational website, www.AcneAction.ca, with independent, reputable, in-depth information on acne.

The society will issue a challenge to Canadians to forget old misguided beliefs about acne, Change the way we think about acne and take action.

Some acne stats:

• Acne affects 90% of teens and is their # 1 skin health concern.
• Up to 1 in 5 women suffer from adult acne
• The rate of depression in acne patients is high at 10%
• Virtually every case of acne can be successfully treated.

Media are invited to attend.

DATE:	Wednesday September 10, 2014
TIME:	1 pm
WHO:	Dr. Jason Rivers, President, Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada, Vancouver dermatologist and Clinical Professor of Dermatology, UBC.
	Dr. Shannon Humphrey, Medical Advisory Committee member, Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada, Vancouver dermatologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, UBC.
	Jessica Miskiewicz (29), had acne as a teen and as an adult
	Luis Confeiteiro (20), had acne through high school years
	Christina Paz (38) had adult acne
WHERE:	Vancouver's Library Square Conference Centre, 350 West Georgia Street, Lower Level, Alma VanDusen room

*Images: Moderate acne, Before and After acne treatment available on site.

SOURCE: Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada

Sue Sherlock, Executive Director and Communications Tel.: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]