"Study reveals 'acne prejudice' impacts hiring, dating, and friendships"

A study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts found that people with acne are less likely to be hired, dated, or make friends easily compared to those with clear skin. The study also revealed that individuals with severe acne were stigmatized and faced negative reactions, with participants expressing a greater desire to socially distance themselves from people with acne and dark skin. The researchers emphasized the need for health insurance companies to cover acne treatment, as it is often wrongly perceived as a cosmetic issue.