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Patients Motivations to Use Social Media for Obtaining Information About Acne.
| Motivation | N (%, out of 258) |
|---|---|
| Quick and easy access to information provided on social media/internet | 217 (84.1) |
| Affordability | 76 (29.5) |
| The persuasive impact of the before-and-after photos posted on social media | 114 (44.2) |
| The difficulty/long wait list for the appointment with a dermatologist | 140 (54.3) |
