Zits

Watching the TV Guide channel to find out what's going on in the world of Friday night TV, I caught part of a Proactiv infomercial. A quote from a female reflecting on her acne issues:

"I would look in the mirror and say to myself, 'If I can't stand looking at myself, then who's to say that other people can stand to look at me?' "

Puhleeeeeeze!!! Are people really this shallow? I had severe acne when I was about 16 years old. Never once was I concerned about whether or not someone could stand to look at me. Was I embarrassed and self-conscience? Of course, but I wasn't really concerned about someone else's comfort. I was concerned about scarring more than anything. Sure, I have some scars and I still have occasional outbreaks, but I'm not really concerned with whether or not someone is comfortable looking at my skin.