INTRODUCTION
Acne is a highly prevalent chronic disease, but its causes and effective treatments are often poorly understood by the public, even those who have acne themselves. Information can dispel misconceptions and help acne patients understand their condition, while encouraging them to seek treatment and advice from health care professionals.1-6 Failure to implement effective treatment can have long-term implications such as acne scarring, dyspigmentation, and lasting psychosocial impact.
Facial acne and acne scars are perceived negatively.7,8 Furthermore, as acne and/or acne scarring is readily visible on the face, even mild forms may have a significant psychological and emotional impact on the individual.9-11 Discrepancies between patients and clinicians regarding the impact of acne in psychological, sociological, and treatment-related domains underscores the importance of patient-reported outcomes to improve patient satisfaction on treatment effectiveness, quality of life and appearance.12,13 Additional patient-centric data may thus help improve outcomes in acne patients.
Our objective was to identify concerns, burden of disease, education gaps and expectations of acne/acne scarring respondents and investigate acne/acne scarring related burden, as well as consider general attitudes of acne/acne scarring and additional education needs through responses from the general population.
Facial acne and acne scars are perceived negatively.7,8 Furthermore, as acne and/or acne scarring is readily visible on the face, even mild forms may have a significant psychological and emotional impact on the individual.9-11 Discrepancies between patients and clinicians regarding the impact of acne in psychological, sociological, and treatment-related domains underscores the importance of patient-reported outcomes to improve patient satisfaction on treatment effectiveness, quality of life and appearance.12,13 Additional patient-centric data may thus help improve outcomes in acne patients.
Our objective was to identify concerns, burden of disease, education gaps and expectations of acne/acne scarring respondents and investigate acne/acne scarring related burden, as well as consider general attitudes of acne/acne scarring and additional education needs through responses from the general population.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Surveys
Two online surveys were conducted by Wakefield Research between July 1 and July 12, 2019 by email invitation in the United States. Participants consented to be contacted for research. As they were not at risk and had no physical contact with the researchers, no Personally Identifiable Information was collected, and no study-specific consent was required.
Survey Populations
One survey recruited 1000 acne/acne scar respondents aged 14–26-years-old (AcnePop). Inclusion was determined via survey responses. Inclusion criteria were current acne of
Two online surveys were conducted by Wakefield Research between July 1 and July 12, 2019 by email invitation in the United States. Participants consented to be contacted for research. As they were not at risk and had no physical contact with the researchers, no Personally Identifiable Information was collected, and no study-specific consent was required.
Survey Populations
One survey recruited 1000 acne/acne scar respondents aged 14–26-years-old (AcnePop). Inclusion was determined via survey responses. Inclusion criteria were current acne of
