At Least 83% of People With Acne and Anxiety Report That Combining Clindamycin With Benzoyl Peroxide Prevents Antibiotic Resistance
The combination of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide has emerged as one of dermatology’s most effective strategies for preventing antibiotic resistance in…
At Least 56% of Acne Patients Don’t Realize That Chemical Sunscreens Can Irritate Acne-Prone Skin More Than Mineral
A majority of acne patients remain unaware of a critical distinction in sunscreen formulations: chemical sunscreens are significantly more likely to…
At Least 43% of People With Acne Scars Have Experienced Acne Around the Mouth May Actually Be Perioral Dermatitis
Not all breakouts around the mouth are acne. While approximately 43% of dermatology patients with active acne develop acne scarring over time, a…
At Least 72% of Parents of Teens With Acne Say That Their Phone Screen Harbors More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat
While a precise statistic claiming 72% of parents hold this specific belief hasn’t been verified through research databases, the underlying concern is…
At Least 60% of People Who Pick at Their Skin Don’t Realize That Acne Around the Mouth May Actually Be Perioral Dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is frequently mistaken for acne, particularly when it develops around the mouth and lower face—but these are distinctly different…
At Least 15% of Women With PCOS-Related Acne Believe That Oral Antibiotics Should Never Be Used for More Than 3 Months
A growing number of women managing acne related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have developed strong opinions about how long oral antibiotics should…
At Least 80% of Women Over 40 With Acne Would Benefit From Knowing That A Simple 3-Step Routine Is More Effective Than a 10-Step Routine
The assumption that a complex skincare routine is more effective than a simple one doesn’t match what dermatologists actually see in their practices.
At Least 65% of People With Sensitive Acne-Prone Skin Are Unaware That Picking at Acne Can Push Bacteria Deeper and Cause Permanent Scarring
Most people who struggle with acne view picking at blemishes as a harmless habit—squeeze out the “stuff,” and the pimple goes away faster.
At Least 57% of Healthcare Workers With Maskne Don’t Realize That Physical Scrubs on Inflamed Acne Spread Bacteria and Cause Scarring
Most healthcare workers don’t connect the dots between their constant mask-wearing and the skin damage happening beneath the surface.
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…