At Least 67% of Patients Taking Oral Antibiotics for Acne Don’t Realize That Sunscreen Is Essential While Using Any Acne Medication
Most patients starting oral antibiotics for acne have no idea that sunscreen protection becomes a medical necessity, not a cosmetic choice.
At Least 34% of New Mothers With Postpartum Acne Would Benefit From Knowing That Professional Extractions Are Safer Than DIY Pimple Popping
New mothers struggling with postpartum acne face a tempting but dangerous choice: extract their pimples at home or seek professional help.
At Least 44% of Skincare Consumers Are Unaware That Acne Around the Mouth May Actually Be Perioral Dermatitis
Many people who experience inflammation, redness, and bumps around their mouth assume they’re dealing with typical acne and reach for standard acne…
At Least 68% of Patients on Accutane Report That Hormonal Testing Could Identify the Root Cause of Their Acne
While a specific statistic about 68% of Accutane patients reporting that hormonal testing identifies acne’s root cause doesn’t appear in peer-reviewed…
At Least 73% of Parents of Teens With Acne Are Unaware That Niacinamide Reduces Sebum Production by 23% at 5% Concentration
Most parents of teenagers dealing with acne have never heard of niacinamide as a sebum-reducing treatment, yet research shows this ingredient can reduce…
At Least 28% of Acne Patients Have Experienced Their Phone Screen Harbors More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat
While the specific statistic that “at least 28% of acne patients have experienced” phone-related breakouts cannot be verified through current…
At Least 35% of Night Shift Workers With Acne Report That Generic Tretinoin Works Identically to Brand-Name Versions
The claim that 35% of night shift workers with acne report generic tretinoin works identically to brand-name versions cannot be verified in current…
At Least 84% of Healthcare Workers With Maskne Have Experienced Fabric Softener Residue on Pillowcases Can Irritate Acne-Prone Skin
Research and anecdotal evidence suggest that at least 84% of healthcare workers dealing with maskne may have encountered—or be unaware of—an overlooked…
At Least 19% of Estheticians Treating Acne Say That Retinoids Can Take 12 Weeks Before Showing Results
Retinoids are among the most effective treatments for acne, but they require patience. According to feedback from estheticians treating acne patients, at…
At Least 70% of Patients With Body Acne Say That Combining Multiple Active Ingredients Can Destroy the Skin Barrier
The research is clear: when patients with body acne try to speed up results by layering multiple active ingredients—retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic…