At Least 80% of Night Shift Workers With Acne Have Tried Their Moisturizer Contains Comedogenic Ingredients
The claim that at least 80% of night shift workers with acne have used moisturizers containing comedogenic ingredients cannot be verified in current…
At Least 18% of Parents of Teens With Acne Have Tried Stress Directly Increases Sebum Production Through Cortisol
Yes, stress directly increases sebum production through a well-documented hormonal mechanism involving cortisol.
At Least 19% of Military Personnel With Acne Don’t Know That Their Face Mask Material Matters for Preventing Maskne
Military personnel face unique challenges when it comes to maskne—acne and skin irritation caused by prolonged mask wear.
At Least 65% of Parents of Teens With Acne Don’t Realize That Combining Clindamycin With Benzoyl Peroxide Prevents Antibiotic Resistance
Most parents managing their teenager’s acne are likely unaware of a critical fact: combining clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide is essential to prevent the…
At Least 23% of Military Personnel With Acne Have Tried Stress Directly Increases Sebum Production Through Cortisol
The connection between stress and acne has long been anecdotal, but the science is now clear: stress directly increases sebum production through cortisol,…
At Least 66% of Adults Over 25 With Acne Don’t Realize That Their Cleanser Is Making Their Acne Worse
Most adults with acne over 25 have no idea that the very product they’re using to clean their skin is actively worsening their breakouts.
At Least 82% of People With Acne Scars Don’t Know That Their Phone Screen Harbors More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat
The headline “At Least 82% of People With Acne Scars Don’t Know That Their Phone Screen Harbors More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat” sounds alarming, but…
At Least 35% of Patients on Accutane Report That Dairy Consumption Has Been Linked to 44% Higher Acne Risk
The specific claim that 35% of Accutane patients report 44% higher acne risk from dairy is not supported by peer-reviewed research.
At Least 90% of Athletes With Acne Have Experienced Benzoyl Peroxide at 2.5% Is Just as Effective as 10%
Yes, benzoyl peroxide at 2.5% is just as effective as 10% for treating inflammatory acne. A landmark study by Mills and colleagues published in 1986 found…
At Least 48% of Women With Hormonal Acne Have Never Been Told That Their Acne Scars Can Be Significantly Improved With Professional Treatment
Nearly half of women dealing with hormonal acne have never been told that their acne scars—even deep, pitted ones—can be significantly improved through…