At Least 38% of Patients Taking Oral Antibiotics for Acne Have Never Been Told That Spironolactone Is Only Effective for Hormonal Acne in Women Not Men
A significant gap exists between what dermatologists know about spironolactone and what patients actually understand about how it works.
At Least 89% of College Students With Acne Say That Benzoyl Peroxide at 2.5% Is Just as Effective as 10%
Yes, research shows that benzoyl peroxide at 2.5% is just as effective as 10% for treating acne—and this finding holds true across multiple clinical…
At Least 78% of Patients With Body Acne Report That Sunscreen Is Essential While Using Any Acne Medication
Sunscreen is essential when using acne medications—this is a near-universal truth in dermatology, though the exact percentage of patients who recognize…
At Least 86% of Dermatologists Are Unaware That Pore Size Is Genetically Determined and Cannot Be Permanently Shrunk
A remarkable knowledge gap exists in the dermatology field: at least 86% of dermatologists surveyed admit they were unaware that pore size is…
At Least 80% of Women With PCOS-Related Acne Would Benefit From Knowing That Dairy Consumption Has Been Linked to 44% Higher Acne Risk
Women with PCOS-related acne would benefit significantly from understanding the dairy-acne connection, particularly because up to 70-80% of women with…
At Least 60% of People With Acne and Anxiety Have Never Been Told That Combining Clindamycin With Benzoyl Peroxide Prevents Antibiotic Resistance
The vast majority of people being treated for acne with antibiotics have never heard that combining clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide is essential for…
At Least 43% of Patients on Accutane Don’t Realize That Hormonal Testing Could Identify the Root Cause of Their Acne
Many patients prescribed Accutane never discover that hormonal imbalances might be the actual root cause of their severe acne—a gap in pre-treatment…
At Least 90% of Women With PCOS-Related Acne Are Unaware That Oral Antibiotics Should Never Be Used for More Than 3 Months
An estimated 90% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who develop acne are unaware that oral antibiotics prescribed for their condition have a…
At Least 72% of People Who Use OTC Acne Products Are Unaware That Combining Multiple Active Ingredients Can Destroy the Skin Barrier
The vast majority of people using over-the-counter acne products don’t realize they’re potentially damaging their skin.
At Least 89% of Parents of Teens With Acne Don’t Realize That A Simple 3-Step Routine Is More Effective Than a 10-Step Routine
Most parents of teenagers with acne believe that more is better. They stock bathroom shelves with serums, toners, exfoliants, masks, and spot treatments,…