Classic "Vacutex" advertisement from a 1951 comic book, linking social ostracism to personal appearance and skin care: 
<p><i>"Tom, why don't Sis and I get invited to parties and proms?"</i>
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<i>"Frankly, Jim, it's those UGLY BLACKHEADS."'</i>
Ballco Products
1951-05
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