Acne is considered one of the most common dermatologic conditions affecting approximately 742 million patients globally,1 with roughly four out of five moderate to severe acne sufferers reporting that they have missed major life moments due to their acne.2
“Acne is the most common skin disease in the United States,” explained Jeffrey Dover, MD, F.R.C.P.C., dermatologist and director of SkinCare Physicians. “It can cause poor self-image, anxiety and depression, and have a negative psychological impact.”
Dr Billie Casse is a board-certified dermatologist at Reno Tahoe Dermatology and sees first-hand how acne impacts her patients. “The best way to describe acne and how it affects people is ‘life changing’,” she said. “It alters your self-esteem; it often leads to depression and can interfere with your daily routine and activities.”
According to a survey conducted on behalf of Cutera, Inc., nearly 80% of moderate to severe acne sufferers admit that acne holds them back from living their lives the way they want.2 Michael H. Gold…
