Parents are Very Worried About the Effects of Severe Acne on their Teenage Children as Reported in a New Survey
- Deep concerns about physical, emotional, and social impact underscore urgency to effectively treat severe acne and mitigate prolonged distress(1)
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PRINCETON, N.J., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., USA (Sun Pharma), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mumbai-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, today released results of a survey that reveals a deep sense of worry among parents in the U.S. about the effects of severe acne on their teenage children. The survey, which was sponsored by Sun Pharma, in collaboration with the American Acne and Rosacea Society (AARS), polled 250 parents of teenagers with severe [nodular or cystic] acne, showed that the vast majority of respondents – at least 9 in 10 - are worried about their child's physical, emotional, and social wellness, as well as how these factors affect family dynamics.