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Review
. 2016 Apr;34(2):129-32.
doi: 10.1016/j.det.2015.12.001.

Acne and the Internet

Joshua A Zeichner  1 , James Q Del Rosso  2
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Review

Acne and the Internet

Joshua A Zeichner et al. Dermatol Clin. 2016 Apr.

Abstract

The Internet provides both education and miseducation for acne patients. Although some sites provide disease background information and objective treatment guidance, support networks, and research findings, others may seem to be objective on the surface, but are in reality run by untrained, self-proclaimed experts or are promotional in nature. Providers must be aware of the potential benefits and pitfalls the Internet provides for those suffering with acne.

Keywords: Acne; Google; Internet; Patient education; Website.

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