TY - JOUR
T1 - Concerns, Expectations, and Management Gaps Relating to Acne and Associated Scarring Identified from Survey Data
AU - Tan, Jerry
AU - Chien, Anna L.
AU - York, Jean Philippe
AU - Layton, Alison M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2021.
PY - 2021/6
Y1 - 2021/6
N2 - Introduction: 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. Also, to consider perception of acne/acne scarring and additional education needs through responses from the general population. Methods: One online survey from 1000 respondents aged 14–26 years old who currently had moderate to severe acne and/or acne scarring (AcnePop) and one from 2000 nationally representative USA respondents aged ≥14 years old [general population (GenPop)]. Results: Among the AcnePop, 26% had never consulted a healthcare professional and 36% never received a prescription for acne/ acne scarring. Of those who had seen a medical professional, 72% consulted a dermatologist, 45% a primary care physician, and 23% a therapist/psychiatrist. The vast majority (94%) were dissatisfied with information they received from the healthcare provider. Topics they desired more information on included available treatment options (46%), how different skin types are affected by acne (44%), acne triggers (44%), and their acne severity (43%). Of GenPop (n=781) who had given unsolicited advice to people with acne, the most common suggestions were to see a doctor (47%), change their hygiene habits (39%), or change their diet (37%). Conclusion: AcnePop are often dissatisfied with the information they receive from healthcare providers and more comprehensive information should be provided to help them understand their condition and available treatment options.
AB - Introduction: 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. Also, to consider perception of acne/acne scarring and additional education needs through responses from the general population. Methods: One online survey from 1000 respondents aged 14–26 years old who currently had moderate to severe acne and/or acne scarring (AcnePop) and one from 2000 nationally representative USA respondents aged ≥14 years old [general population (GenPop)]. Results: Among the AcnePop, 26% had never consulted a healthcare professional and 36% never received a prescription for acne/ acne scarring. Of those who had seen a medical professional, 72% consulted a dermatologist, 45% a primary care physician, and 23% a therapist/psychiatrist. The vast majority (94%) were dissatisfied with information they received from the healthcare provider. Topics they desired more information on included available treatment options (46%), how different skin types are affected by acne (44%), acne triggers (44%), and their acne severity (43%). Of GenPop (n=781) who had given unsolicited advice to people with acne, the most common suggestions were to see a doctor (47%), change their hygiene habits (39%), or change their diet (37%). Conclusion: AcnePop are often dissatisfied with the information they receive from healthcare providers and more comprehensive information should be provided to help them understand their condition and available treatment options.
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U2 - 10.36849/JDD.5920
DO - 10.36849/JDD.5920
M3 - Article
C2 - 34076398
AN - SCOPUS:85107395727
SN - 1545-9616
VL - 20
SP - 600
EP - 606
JO - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
JF - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
IS - 6
ER -