Sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioral determinants of treatment adherence in acne vulgaris: a multicenter study

This multicenter study aimed to evaluate treatment adherence and satisfaction among patients with acne vulgaris. A total of 2,349 patients from 18 dermatology centers across Türkiye completed structured questionnaires. The participants were predominantly female (79.4%) with a mean age of 21.6 years. Overall, 48% reported consistent adherence to therapy, with significantly lower adherence among males (p p = 0.006) and greater acne severity (p p p p p = 0.002) and older age (per year; OR = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.020–1.088; p = 0.001) predicted higher satisfaction. Systemic therapies—particularly oral isotretinoin—were associated with improved adherence and satisfaction.