Merck Manuals Clears Up Common Myths About Acne Dermatologist reveals the best ways to prevent and treat the most common skin disease in the U.S. News provided by Share this article Share this article KENILWORTH, N.J., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight in 10 Americans will have acne at some point in their lives. Yet despite how familiar most people are with acne, many myths around its causes and the best ways to treat it persist. These myths can impact how quickly people seek treatment and can prolong acne and increase feelings of embarrassment associated with the condition. In a new editorial on MerckManuals.com, Jonette E. Keri, MD, PhD, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, sets the record straight on seven of the most common acne myths with facts to help patients and parents take a better approach to prevention and treatment.