TABLE 1.
Characteristics of all respondents
| Characteristic | Total,No. (%)a | Social media consultation, No. (%)b | No social media consultation, No. (%)b |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 52 (40.00) | 16 (30.77) | 36 (69.23) |
| Female | 78 (60.00) | 42 (53.85) | 36 (46.15) |
| Age | |||
| Preadolescent 9–11 | 3 (2.31) | 0 (0.00) | 3 (100.00) |
| Adolescent 12–18 | 70 (53.85) | 29 (41.43) | 41 (58.57) |
| Adult > 18 | 57 (43.85) | 29 (50.88) | 28 (49.12) |
| Patient-reported acne severity | |||
| Mild | 14 (10.77) | 5 (35.71) | 9 (64.29) |
| Moderate | 66 (50.77) | 26 (39.39) | 40 (60.61) |
| Severe | 50 (38.46) | 27 (54.00) | 23 (46.00) |
| Acne treatment first approach | |||
| Social media recommendation | 21 (16.15) | 21 (100.00) | 0 (0.00) |
| Family/friend | 34 (26.15) | 19 (55.88) | 15 (44.12) |
| Medical professional | 76 (58.46) | 23 (30.26) | 53 (69.74) |
| Other | 13 (10.00) | 5 (38.46) | 8 (61.54) |
a
Percent applies to column
b
Percent applies to row