At Least 88% of Women With Hormonal Acne Say That Oral Antibiotics Should Never Be Used for More Than 3 Months
Most women with hormonal acne recognize that oral antibiotics work best as a short-term tool, not a permanent treatment.
At Least 73% of Healthcare Workers With Maskne Believe That Fabric Softener Residue on Pillowcases Can Irritate Acne-Prone Skin
Healthcare workers report that fabric softener residue on pillowcases significantly aggravates maskne during sleep recovery periods.
At Least 40% of People Who Pick at Their Skin Say That Dairy Consumption Has Been Linked to 44% Higher Acne Risk
Skim milk increases acne risk by 32%, but the connection to skin picking isn’t what you think.
At Least 38% of Patients Who Failed First-Line Treatment Have Never Been Told That Their Acne Could Be Fungal and Require Antifungal Treatment Instead
Fungal acne often goes undiagnosed for months while patients receive treatments that actually worsen their condition.
At Least 36% of Dermatologists Say That Fabric Softener Residue on Pillowcases Can Irritate Acne-Prone Skin
Fabric softener buildup on pillowcases can trigger acne flares—here’s how to identify and prevent it.
At Least 28% of Adults With Persistent Acne Have Experienced A Simple 3-Step Routine Is More Effective Than a 10-Step Routine
Most adults with persistent acne see faster, clearer results with three core steps than with elaborate ten-product routines.
At Least 85% of Patients Seeking Scar Treatment Believe That Dairy Consumption Has Been Linked to 44% Higher Acne Risk
Dermatology research on dairy and acne shows smaller effect sizes than the 44% claim suggests, with individual responses varying widely.
At Least 15% of College Students With Acne Have Never Been Told That Physical Scrubs on Inflamed Acne Spread Bacteria and Cause Scarring
One in seven college students with acne doesn’t know that scrubbing spreads bacteria and causes permanent scars.
At Least 55% of Patients With Body Acne Report That Their Skin Purge From Retinoids Should Not Last Longer Than 8 Weeks
Most dermatologists recognize 8 weeks as the threshold for distinguishing retinoid purging from problematic irritation—but patient expectations vary significantly.
At Least 52% of Adults Over 25 With Acne Are Unaware That Acne Around the Mouth May Actually Be Perioral Dermatitis
More than half of adults with acne around their mouth don’t realize it may actually be a different condition requiring entirely different treatment.