Acne Care Online Study: Research participants aged 13-18 sought
Date: 25 Nov 2024
Acne is very common, frequently causes distress and may lead to permanent scarring. Treatment of acne is a major cause of antibiotic use, although guidelines suggest that topical treatments should be the main treatment.
However, patients often give up on topical treatments because they don’t know how to avoid side effects and/or don’t use them for long enough. The University of Southampton study team has developed a website to help young people to manage acne more effectively, including information on how to obtain effective treatments, promote regular treatment use and how to avoid side effects.his study aims to improve outcomes for acne by promoting the use of topical treatments and reducing overuse of oral antibiotics through an online intervention to support acne self-management.
Could your school support this study? The benefits for pupils includes that by using the website, they will be able to find new ways of managing their acne, with videos and top tips from other young people.
They’ll be able to get advice on treatments, seeking medical help and coping with acne. There is also the chance to win a £50 voucher.
Please find out more information via the following PDF: Information for Headteachers
