Abstract
Acne is a common skin condition that is associated with long-term dermatologic and
psychologic morbidities if left untreated. In this study, a survey was distributed
via Amazon Mechanical Turk to evaluate for out-of-pocket costs associated with over-the-counter
(OTC) acne treatment. A total of 515 respondents with acne were included, of whom
84% used OTC products, spending on average $121.99 ± $115.69 in the past year. Additionally,
on average, Black respondents spent more on OTC products than those of other races,
and there was a positive correlation between income and expenditure on OTC products.
Consistent with the literature, we found that many patients self-treat with multiple
OTC products and out-of-pocket costs are significant.
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Published online: April 12, 2022
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