At Least 50% of People With Severe Acne Develop Clinical Anxiety or Depression Related to Their Skin
Research confirms that at least half of people dealing with severe acne experience clinical anxiety or depression directly tied to their skin condition.
At Least 55% of Patients on Oral Antibiotics for Acne Don’t Complete the Full Course as Prescribed
More than half of acne patients prescribed oral antibiotics fail to complete their full treatment course as prescribed—a reality that dermatologists face…
At Least 60% of Men With Back Acne Avoid Removing Their Shirt in Public Due to Embarrassment
The statistics are sobering: research indicates that at least 60% of men with back acne actively avoid removing their shirts in public settings, whether…
At Least 73% of Acne Patients Report Using 3 or More Products Simultaneously Without a Dermatologist’s Guidance
Multiple acne products without professional guidance is a widespread problem in dermatology. While specific prevalence statistics vary, clinical evidence…
At Least 78% of Adults Over 25 Are Surprised to Learn That Adult Acne Is More Common Than Teenage Acne in Women
The statistic is striking, and it catches many people off guard: adult acne is actually more common than teenage acne in women.
At Least 85% of Teenagers With Acne Don’t Know That Over-Washing Can Make Breakouts Worse
Most teenagers struggling with acne believe that washing their face more often will clear their skin faster. This intuitive assumption is backwards.
At Least 92% of Americans With Acne Never See a Board-Certified Dermatologist for Treatment
The vast majority of Americans struggling with acne never receive treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.
At Least 25% of Trans Men on Testosterone Therapy Develop Moderate-to-Severe Acne Within the First Year
Recent dermatological research confirms that acne development is a significant concern for transgender men beginning testosterone therapy, with at least…
Fact Check: Can Calendula Cream Treat Acne? Anti-Inflammatory Properties Exist but No Studies Show Effectiveness Against P. Acnes
Calendula cream contains documented anti-inflammatory compounds and has shown some promise in reducing skin inflammation in clinical settings, but the…
She Developed Acne After Starting Lithium for Bipolar Disorder…Drug-Induced Acne Affects 30% of Lithium Users
Yes, acne can develop after starting lithium for bipolar disorder, and it’s far more common than many patients realize.