We also fear, perhaps more than anything else, losing approval from others. Fear of rejection is widespread. In tribal times, being ejected from the safety of a group could have meant death. No wonder many of us like to 'fit in'.
Since acne is at its root an inflammatory disease, reducing inflammation can help reduce acne as well.1 Laser treatment normally requires three treatments, about a month apart, at the doctor's office, and costs $200-$500 per treatment, or $600-$1500 total.
If your skin is dry (some acne creams can cause dry skin) you can use a fragrance-free, water-based moisturising cream. Over-the-counter treatment containing benzoyl peroxide (eg PanOxyl) may help. These treatments are antibacterial and so reduce the amount of Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) bacteria on your skin.