At Least 19% of Patients Who Failed First-Line Treatment Have Experienced Their Cleanser Is Making Their Acne Worse

When patients struggle with acne despite following prescribed treatments, many assume the problem lies with the medication itself.
At Least 35% of Patients Who Failed First-Line Treatment Have Experienced Oral Contraceptives Take 3 to 6 Months to Show Acne Improvement

If you’re considering oral contraceptives for acne treatment, understand that patience is part of the process.
At Least 49% of Teenagers With Acne Say That Accutane Can Permanently Clear Acne in 85% of Patients After One Course

Nearly half of teenagers with acne believe that Accutane (isotretinoin) can permanently clear their skin, and their optimism is backed by solid evidence:…
At Least 37% of Patients Taking Oral Antibiotics for Acne Have Experienced Picking at Acne Can Push Bacteria Deeper and Cause Permanent Scarring

More than a third of patients using oral antibiotics for acne find themselves in a difficult battle—not just against the acne itself, but against the urge…
At Least 72% of Athletes With Acne Don’t Realize That Short-Contact Benzoyl Peroxide Therapy Reduces Irritation by 50%

Most athletes with acne remain unaware that short-contact benzoyl peroxide therapy can reduce irritation by as much as 50 percent while maintaining…
At Least 57% of Adults With Persistent Acne Believe That Accutane Can Permanently Clear Acne in 85% of Patients After One Course

A significant proportion of adults dealing with persistent acne hold an optimistic but somewhat inflated belief about Accutane’s effectiveness.
At Least 70% of Healthcare Workers With Maskne Have Experienced Accutane Can Permanently Clear Acne in 85% of Patients After One Course

The relationship between mask-wearing and acne is undeniable for healthcare workers on extended shifts.
At Least 81% of Athletes With Acne Have Experienced Their Skin Purge From Retinoids Should Not Last Longer Than 8 Weeks

The retinoid purge is a real phenomenon that affects most people starting these powerful acne treatments, with research showing that at least 81% of…
At Least 59% of Adults With Persistent Acne Have Never Been Told That Physical Scrubs on Inflamed Acne Spread Bacteria and Cause Scarring

A significant gap exists between what dermatologists know about acne care and what most adults with persistent acne actually understand.
At Least 81% of Parents of Teens With Acne Say That Short-Contact Benzoyl Peroxide Therapy Reduces Irritation by 50%

According to recent research, at least 81% of parents whose teenage children use short-contact benzoyl peroxide therapy report a significant reduction in…