Acne Trigger Tracker

Track potential lifestyle and dietary factors that may influence acne patterns. This offline tool helps you log daily habits, visualize correlations, and prepare structured notes for dermatology appointments. Data never leaves your browser.

Note: Educational tool for self‑observation only. Not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment guidance.

Daily Entry

Date

Skin Condition (1–10)

Clear Severe

5 /10

Potential Trigger Factors

High‑sugar foods Dairy products Processed carbs Late‑night screen time Stressful day Incomplete skincare routine Heavy makeup/oily products Less than 7h sleep

Additional Notes

Pattern Summary

Current Entry

No entry added today.

Most Frequent Trigger

Insufficient data

Average Skin Score

–

Clinician Discussion Notes

Date	Skin	Triggers
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Date

Skin

Triggers

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Why Track Acne Triggers?

Acne is influenced by genetics, hormones, and lifestyle factors. While not every breakout has a clear cause, tracking helps identify patterns that you can discuss with a dermatologist. This tool provides a structured way to record daily factors without relying on memory.

How to Use This Tracker

Each evening, rate your skin condition (1=clear, 10=severe).
Check all trigger factors that applied that day.
Add any relevant notes (new products, stress events, etc.).
Click "Add Entry" to log. Review patterns weekly.
Use the "Discussion Notes" area to prepare for your appointment.

Example Patterns

Case A: Skin score 8 after three consecutive high‑sugar days + late nights.
Case B: Score improves to 3 after a week of consistent sleep and no dairy.
Case C: No change despite diet adjustments – suggests hormonal or non‑diet triggers.

Common Trigger Reference

Factor	Typical Lag Time	Evidence Level
High‑glycemic foods	24‑48 hours	Moderate
Dairy	48‑72 hours	Moderate
Stress	24‑72 hours	Strong
Sleep deprivation	24 hours	Moderate
Occlusive cosmetics	6‑24 hours	Strong

Note: Individual responses vary. These are general patterns from observational studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this tracker?

It records your self‑reported data accurately but cannot prove causation. Many factors (hormones, genetics, environment) interact.

What if I see no clear patterns?

That's valuable information too. It suggests your acne may be less lifestyle‑driven and more influenced by internal factors—important to discuss with a clinician.

How should I measure my skin condition?

Use a consistent scale: 1‑3=mild (few small pimples), 4‑7=moderate (several inflamed lesions), 8‑10=severe (many painful, cystic acne). Take a photo in consistent lighting if helpful.

When should I seek professional help?

If acne is painful, scarring, affecting your mental health, or not improving with over‑counter products. Sudden severe acne can indicate underlying health issues.

Formulas & Assumptions

Skin score: User‑reported integer 1–10.

Trigger count: Sum of checked factors per day (max 8).

Average skin score: Mean of all logged skin scores.

What‑if simulation: Assumes each trigger day contributes 1.2% to monthly aggregate score. Simplified linear model for illustration only.

All data stored in browser memory only; cleared on page refresh or via "Clear All Data".

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