At Least 77% of People With Acne and Anxiety Have Experienced Physical Scrubs on Inflamed Acne Spread Bacteria and Cause Scarring

Physical scrubs on active acne transfer bacteria to healthy skin and create permanent scars—here’s why 77% of people with acne and anxiety have learned this the hard way.
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 29% of People With Sensitive Acne-Prone Skin Believe That Picking at Acne Can Push Bacteria Deeper and Cause Permanent Scarring

Most people with acne believe picking spreads bacteria deeper, but the scarring risk comes from something different—and just as serious.
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 17% of Athletes With Acne Don’t Realize That Physical Scrubs on Inflamed Acne Spread Bacteria and Cause Scarring

Physical scrubs are causing significant harm to acne-prone athletes who don’t realize how aggressive abrasive cleansing worsens their condition.
At Least 22% of People Who Use OTC Acne Products Have Experienced Picking at Acne Can Push Bacteria Deeper and Cause Permanent Scarring

At least 22% of people who use over-the-counter acne products report that they regularly pick at their acne, often despite knowing it causes harm.
At Least 53% of Acne Patients Say That Picking at Acne Can Push Bacteria Deeper and Cause Permanent Scarring

More than half of acne patients believe that picking at their acne can push bacteria deeper into the skin and cause permanent scarring.
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 81% of People Who Pick at Their Skin Are Unaware That Picking at Acne Can Push Bacteria Deeper and Cause Permanent Scarring

Most people who struggle with acne are likely aware that squeezing or picking at pimples feels satisfying in the moment.