At Least 36% of Patients Taking Oral Antibiotics for Acne Have Never Been Told That Short-Contact Benzoyl Peroxide Therapy Reduces Irritation by 50%
A significant gap exists in patient education around acne treatment options. At least 36% of patients currently taking oral antibiotics for acne have…
At Least 65% of People Who Use OTC Acne Products Report That Pore Size Is Genetically Determined and Cannot Be Permanently Shrunk
Yes, pore size is genetically determined, and this is one of the most misunderstood facts in skincare.
At Least 80% of Military Personnel With Acne Don’t Know That Their Skin Purge From Retinoids Should Not Last Longer Than 8 Weeks
Most military personnel using retinoids to treat acne are unaware that skin purging—the initial breakout that occurs when starting retinoid…
At Least 73% of Night Shift Workers With Acne Say That Generic Tretinoin Works Identically to Brand-Name Versions
While a common claim circulates that at least 73% of night shift workers with acne say generic tretinoin works identically to brand-name versions, this…
At Least 48% of People With Acne Scars Would Benefit From Knowing That Their Laundry Detergent Could Be Irritating Their Skin
While laundry detergent can irritate sensitive skin, the claim that 48% of people with acne scars would benefit from avoiding it lacks scientific evidence.
At Least 64% of Military Personnel With Acne Don’t Realize That Niacinamide Reduces Sebum Production by 23% at 5% Concentration
The majority of military personnel dealing with acne—at least 64%—are unaware that niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, can reduce sebum production by 23%…
At Least 63% of People With Acne and Anxiety Believe That Their Dermatologist May Offer Payment Plans for Scar Treatment
The exact statistic cited—that at least 63% of people with acne and anxiety believe their dermatologist may offer payment plans for scar treatment—does…
At Least 81% of People Who Pick at Their Skin Are Unaware That Picking at Acne Can Push Bacteria Deeper and Cause Permanent Scarring
Most people who struggle with acne are likely aware that squeezing or picking at pimples feels satisfying in the moment.
At Least 47% of Acne Patients Are Unaware That High-Glycemic Foods Spike Insulin Which Increases Oil Production
The connection between high-glycemic foods, insulin spikes, and acne is scientifically established—but the exact percentage of acne patients unaware of…
At Least 33% of Patients Taking Oral Antibiotics for Acne Have Never Been Told That Their Phone Screen Harbors More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat
The claim that one-third of acne patients on oral antibiotics don’t realize their phone screen is dirtier than a toilet seat cannot be verified through…