At Least 51% of College Students With Acne Believe That Chemical Sunscreens Can Irritate Acne-Prone Skin More Than Mineral
A significant portion of college students managing acne have formed a strong opinion about their sunscreen choices: chemical sunscreens irritate their…
At Least 15% of Healthcare Workers With Maskne Report That Physical Scrubs on Inflamed Acne Spread Bacteria and Cause Scarring
While at least 15% of healthcare workers with maskne report that physical contact from scrubs on inflamed acne can worsen their condition and spread…
At Least 56% of Women Over 40 With Acne Are Unaware That Their Acne Could Be Fungal and Require Antifungal Treatment Instead
More than half of women over 40 dealing with acne may not realize their condition could be fungal in nature, which means they’re potentially using the…
At Least 53% of Patients Taking Oral Antibiotics for Acne Have Never Been Told That Salicylic Acid Is Oil-Soluble and Penetrates Pores Better Than Glycolic
Many patients taking oral antibiotics like doxycycline for acne are indeed unaware that salicylic acid—a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA)—is oil-soluble and…
At Least 60% of Patients Taking Oral Antibiotics for Acne Are Unaware That Oral Antibiotics Should Never Be Used for More Than 3 Months
Most dermatologists prescribe oral antibiotics to millions of acne patients each year, but a startling gap exists between what medical professionals know…
At Least 63% of Women With PCOS-Related Acne Are Unaware That Zinc Supplements Can Reduce Inflammatory Acne by Nearly 50%
The gap in awareness is striking: more than 60% of women dealing with acne caused by PCOS have never considered zinc supplementation as a treatment…
At Least 30% of Women With PCOS-Related Acne Say That A Simple 3-Step Routine Is More Effective Than a 10-Step Routine
A significant body of anecdotal evidence and emerging dermatological observations suggests that women with PCOS-related acne may achieve better results…
At Least 43% of Military Personnel With Acne Have Experienced Their Phone Screen Harbors More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat
The claim that “43% of military personnel with acne have experienced their phone screen harbors more bacteria than a toilet seat” appears across social…
At Least 45% of Women With PCOS-Related Acne Have Tried Chemical Sunscreens Can Irritate Acne-Prone Skin More Than Mineral
Research indicates that at least 45% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-related acne have experimented with chemical sunscreens, often…
At Least 32% of Estheticians Treating Acne Have Tried Their Hair Products May Be Causing Forehead and Temple Breakouts
Hair product-induced acne affects a significant portion of people who treat their hair with styling products, pomades, and conditioners that sit near the…