Acne Facts & Skincare for Teens | AKLIEF® (trifarotene) Cream

Teen boy firmly holding basketball, represents confidence from getting clearer skin by getting the facts on teenage acne

It's time to talk about acne.

If you’ve ever felt self-conscious about your acne, you’re not alone. Did you know acne is the most common skin disease in the US?¹

Many teens with acne feel distressed by it, and those with it on their body often feel as though it limits the activities they want to do, and some may even shy away from physical contact.¹ But you don’t have to feel that way.

Take a moment to get the facts on face, chest, shoulders, and back acne and ways to help treat it.

Educate yourself with ACNE FACTS.

ACNE CAN BE PAINFUL AND EMBARRASSING.

Acne impacts self-esteem, relationships, and overall happiness,^2,3 especially in teens.

52%

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS HAVE SKIPPED A SOCIAL EVENT OR DATE BECAUSE OF ACNE³

7 IN 10

SINGLES WITH ACNE FEAR REJECTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO DATING⁴

61%

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ARE LESS PRODUCTIVE AT SCHOOL OR WORK WHEN THEY HAVE ACNE FLARE-UPS³

IN CLINICAL STUDIES, IT WAS FOUND THAT:

MORE THAN

50%

OF PEOPLE WITH FACIAL ACNE ALSO HAD CHEST, SHOULDERS, AND BACK ACNE²

PEOPLE WITH CHEST, SHOULDERS, AND BACK ACNE OFTEN FELT EMBARRASSED USING

PUBLIC

CHANGING ROOMS¹

TRANSITIONING TO A VIRTUAL WORLD HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY CHALLENGING.⁵

66%

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH ACNE SPEND MORE TIME ON VIDEO CALLS THAN BEFORE THE PANDEMIC⁵

69%

OF YOUNG ADULT ACNE SUFFERERS WORRY ABOUT THEIR APPEARANCE ON VIDEO CALLS⁵

74%

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS HAVE NOT SPOKEN UP IN A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM DUE TO ACNE EMBARRASSMENT⁵

AKLIEF^® (trifarotene) Cream, 0.005% is a safe and effective prescription treatment proven for patients who experience facial and truncal acne.⁶ Speak to your dermatology provider if you’re experiencing mild-to-moderate acne.

CLEARER SKIN IS POSSIBLE.

Healthy habits. Closer moments.

CHECK OUT THESE ACNE SKINCARE TIPS.

Teen boy with clearer skin dribbling basketball in loose fitting clothes represents acne skincare tip 1: stay fresh

STAY FRESH When building up a sweat, avoid wearing tight clothing, then try to shower and change clothes as soon as you can.⁷

Teen girl swimmer in start position represents teenagers who should follow acne skincare tip 2: use gentle cleanser & pat dry

BE GENTLE Scrubbing skin clean may seem best, but it can actually worsen acne-prone skin.⁷ To clean your skin, you want to use a gentle cleanser and pat dry.⁷

Teen girl serving tennis in a halter dress represents acne skincare tip 3: avoid wearing anything that rubs against your skin

LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD Avoid wearing a backpack or anything that rubs against your skin, which can cause acne to flare.⁷

Teen girl swimmer wearing swim cap and goggles represents teenagers who should follow acne skincare tip 4: sun protection

GUARD AGAINST THE SUN You may have heard spending time in the sun can help clear up skin, but in fact, sunlight tends to darken acne and cause it to last longer.⁷

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if AKLIEF Cream is right for you. A SIMPLE DAILY SKINCARE ROUTINE.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Indication: AKLIEF^® (trifarotene) Cream, 0.005% is a retinoid indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 9 years of age and older. Adverse Events: The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) in patients treated with AKLIEF Cream were application site irritation, application site pruritus (itching), and sunburn. Warnings/Precautions: Patients using AKLIEF Cream may experience erythema, scaling, dryness, and stinging/burning. Use a moisturizer from the initiation of treatment, and, if appropriate, depending upon the severity of these adverse reactions, reduce the frequency of application of AKLIEF Cream, suspend or discontinue use. Avoid application of AKLIEF Cream to cuts, abrasions or eczematous or sunburned skin. Use of “waxing” as a depilatory method should be avoided on skin treated with AKLIEF Cream. Minimize exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and protective clothing over treated areas when exposure cannot be avoided.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Keep acne from getting in the way.

It's time to talk about acne.

ACNE CAN BE PAINFUL AND EMBARRASSING.

52%

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS HAVE SKIPPED A SOCIAL EVENT OR DATE BECAUSE OF ACNE3

7 IN 10

SINGLES WITH ACNE FEAR REJECTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO DATING4

61%

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ARE LESS PRODUCTIVE AT SCHOOL OR WORK WHEN THEY HAVE ACNE FLARE-UPS3

IN CLINICAL STUDIES, IT WAS FOUND THAT:

MORE THAN

50%

OF PEOPLE WITH FACIAL ACNE ALSO HAD CHEST, SHOULDERS, AND BACK ACNE2

PEOPLE WITH CHEST, SHOULDERS, AND BACK ACNE OFTEN FELT EMBARRASSED USING

PUBLIC

CHANGING ROOMS1

TRANSITIONING TO A VIRTUAL WORLD HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY CHALLENGING.5

66%

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH ACNE SPEND MORE TIME ON VIDEO CALLS THAN BEFORE THE PANDEMIC5

69%

OF YOUNG ADULT ACNE SUFFERERS WORRY ABOUT THEIR APPEARANCE ON VIDEO CALLS5

74%

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS HAVE NOT SPOKEN UP IN A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM DUE TO ACNE EMBARRASSMENT5

CLEARER SKIN IS POSSIBLE.

CHECK OUT THESE ACNE SKINCARE TIPS.

STAY FRESH When building up a sweat, avoid wearing tight clothing, then try to shower and change clothes as soon as you can.7

BE GENTLE Scrubbing skin clean may seem best, but it can actually worsen acne-prone skin.7 To clean your skin, you want to use a gentle cleanser and pat dry.7

LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD Avoid wearing a backpack or anything that rubs against your skin, which can cause acne to flare.7

GUARD AGAINST THE SUN You may have heard spending time in the sun can help clear up skin, but in fact, sunlight tends to darken acne and cause it to last longer.7

Ask your dermatology provider if AKLIEF Cream is right for you. A SIMPLE DAILY SKINCARE ROUTINE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS HAVE SKIPPED A SOCIAL EVENT OR DATE BECAUSE OF ACNE³

SINGLES WITH ACNE FEAR REJECTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO DATING⁴

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ARE LESS PRODUCTIVE AT SCHOOL OR WORK WHEN THEY HAVE ACNE FLARE-UPS³

OF PEOPLE WITH FACIAL ACNE ALSO HAD CHEST, SHOULDERS, AND BACK ACNE²

CHANGING ROOMS¹

TRANSITIONING TO A VIRTUAL WORLD HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY CHALLENGING.⁵

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH ACNE SPEND MORE TIME ON VIDEO CALLS THAN BEFORE THE PANDEMIC⁵

OF YOUNG ADULT ACNE SUFFERERS WORRY ABOUT THEIR APPEARANCE ON VIDEO CALLS⁵

OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS HAVE NOT SPOKEN UP IN A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM DUE TO ACNE EMBARRASSMENT⁵

STAY FRESH When building up a sweat, avoid wearing tight clothing, then try to shower and change clothes as soon as you can.⁷

BE GENTLE Scrubbing skin clean may seem best, but it can actually worsen acne-prone skin.⁷ To clean your skin, you want to use a gentle cleanser and pat dry.⁷

LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD Avoid wearing a backpack or anything that rubs against your skin, which can cause acne to flare.⁷

GUARD AGAINST THE SUN You may have heard spending time in the sun can help clear up skin, but in fact, sunlight tends to darken acne and cause it to last longer.⁷

Ask your dermatology provider
if AKLIEF Cream is right for you. A SIMPLE DAILY SKINCARE ROUTINE.