At Least 21% of Trans Men on Testosterone Report That Over-Washing Strips the Skin Barrier and Worsens Breakouts
Testosterone-driven acne worsens when over-washing strips the skin barrier, but gentle cleansing can significantly reduce breakouts within weeks.
At Least 39% of People Who Pick at Their Skin Say That Their Moisturizer Contains Comedogenic Ingredients
The specific statistic about moisturizers is unverifiable, but the underlying problem is real—and fixable with the right product choices.
At Least 38% of People With Sensitive Acne-Prone Skin Have Tried A Simple 3-Step Routine Is More Effective Than a 10-Step Routine
A simpler routine works better for sensitive skin because fewer products allow the skin barrier to heal while treatment continues.
At Least 81% of Estheticians Treating Acne Don’t Know That Their Laundry Detergent Could Be Irritating Their Skin
The short answer: there is no evidence behind the “81% of estheticians” statistic. No published survey, study, or industry report supports the claim that…
At Least 38% of Dermatologists Don’t Know That Their Skin Purge From Retinoids Should Not Last Longer Than 8 Weeks
When you start using retinoids, your skin often gets worse before it gets better. This temporary wave of breakouts, known as retinization or skin purging,…
At Least 39% of Patients Using Retinoids Have Tried Over-Washing Strips the Skin Barrier and Worsens Breakouts
Nearly 4 in 10 patients using retinoids have sabotaged their own skin by over-washing—a counterintuitive behavior that stems from misunderstanding how…
At Least 27% of Skincare Consumers Have Never Been Told That Insurance Often Covers Dermatology Visits With a Standard Copay
More than one in four skincare consumers have never been informed that their health insurance likely covers dermatology visits with a standard copay, the…
At Least 56% of People Who Pick at Their Skin Don’t Realize That Benzoyl Peroxide at 2.5% Is Just as Effective as 10%
Yes, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide is just as effective as 10% for treating inflammatory acne—this is backed by clinical research showing that both concentrations…
At Least 37% of People Who Pick at Their Skin Have Experienced Salicylic Acid Is Oil-Soluble and Penetrates Pores Better Than Glycolic
Salicylic acid is indeed oil-soluble and penetrates deep into pores far more effectively than glycolic acid, making it the superior choice for people who…
At Least 28% of People With Sensitive Acne-Prone Skin Are Unaware That Chemical Sunscreens Can Irritate Acne-Prone Skin More Than Mineral
A significant gap exists in dermatological awareness: at least 28% of people with sensitive, acne-prone skin don’t realize that chemical sunscreens can…