Acne Awareness Month in June

June is National Acne Awareness Month, as established by the American Acne and Rosacea Society (AARS).

In honor of this public health effort, more than 3,000 dermatologists have published in-depth acne education content to their practice Websites to help their patients manage their acne and understand their acne treatment options.

Dermatologists have published patient handouts that cover a wide range of skin care topics, including:

• Teenage acne and adult acne
• Mild acne, moderate acne, and severe acne.
• Acne medications, including topical retinoids (Differin, Epiduo, Retin A Micro), isotretinoin and oral antibiotics (minocycline, Solodyn)
• Acne scars and treatments for acne scars, including fractionated lasers

“Acne is a common skin disorder, and over reliance on over-the-counter medications may be ineffective and lead to the development of acne scars”, said Mark Becker, M.D. “We are pleased to expand our acne education content in support of Acne Awareness Month, because even mild acne can benefit from professional treatment.”

Nearly 80% of people will experience some form of acne during their lifetimes. Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States, affecting 60 million Americans at any one time, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and American Acne and Rosacea Society. Acne Awareness Month is promoted as a means to increase awareness of the impact of acne on people’s lives and the various acne treatment options that are available.