Uncertainties identified by 200 or more respondents to the harvesting survey
| Number (%) of related submissions from | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients/ family members | Professionals | All respondents | In final top 10 | ||
| 1 | Which physical therapies, including lasers and other light based treatments, are safe and effective in treating acne? | 573 (35) | 34 (5) | 607 (27) | Yes |
| 2 | Are cosmetic remedies for spot prone skin as effective as their makers claim them to be? | 439 (27) | 8 (1) | 447 (20) | No |
| 3 | Which complementary and alternative therapies are safe and effective in treating acne? | 356 (22) | 7 (1) | 363 (16) | No |
| 4 | What is the best treatment for acne scars? | 324 (20) | 32 (5) | 356 (16) | Yes |
| 5 | What is the best topical product for treating acne? | 266 (16) | 55 (8) | 321 (14) | Yes |
| 6 | What is the correct way to use antibiotics in acne to achieve the best outcomes with least risk? | 159 (10) | 121 (19) | 285 (12) | Yes |
| 7 | What dietary advice should be given to people with acne? | 255 (16) | 14 (2) | 269 (12) | Yes (merged with 9) |
| 8 | What should a consultation for acne involve? | 169 (10) | 63 (10) | 236 (10) | No |
| 9 | Which lifestyle factors influence acne severity the most? | 203 (12) | 31 (5) | 234 (10) | Yes (merged with 7) |
| 10 | What is the correct way to use oral isotretinoin in acne in order to achieve the best outcomes with least risk? | 105 (6) | 125 (19) | 230 (10) | Yes |
| 11 | What is the best skin care routine for people with acne? | 186 (11) | 21 (3) | 209 (9) | No |
| 12 | Does diet affect who gets acne or how severe it is? | 150 (9) | 54 (8) | 204 (9) | No |