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Despite this interest, 67.5% insisted on professional validation for artificial intelligence advice, and notably, no significant correlation was found between clinical acne score and artificial intelligence utilization for acne management. Additionally, 55.3% of participants expressed concern about the risk of artificial intelligence making incorrect diagnoses, and 48.8% stated that they were reluctant to share personal data, such as photos, with these systems. 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