Biggest Skin and Hair Concern Poll

The poll asks two short questions about your top skin or hair concern and your current treatment approach. The result groups your answer against other respondents so you can see which concern dominates among people with similar routines.

A poll is built for one or two questions and shows immediate peer comparison results. A skincare quiz asks 6 to 15 questions and recommends specific products or routines. This poll is intentionally fast and focused on identifying priorities, not prescribing solutions.

No single poll is statistically representative of all beauty consumers. The result shows how respondents to this poll answered, weighted toward CalcStack visitors. Treat peer comparisons as directional insight, not authoritative dermatological research.

Most dermatologists recommend addressing one primary concern at a time and introducing new active ingredients one at a time with 6 to 8 weeks between additions. Layering multiple actives simultaneously makes it impossible to identify what works and what causes irritation. Start with your top concern and build from there.

Identify your primary concern from the peer distribution, then use the matching tool. For acne or dryness use the skincare routine builder. For aging use the anti-aging priority scorecard. For hair concerns use the haircare product finder. For professional treatment evaluation use the cosmetic treatment recommender.

Most board-certified dermatologists describe the minimum effective routine as three products: a gentle cleanser appropriate for your skin type, a moisturizer that matches your hydration needs, and a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ used daily.

The standard categories are oily (excess sebum, frequent shine), dry (insufficient natural oils, tight or flaky), combination (oily T-zone, drier cheeks), sensitive (reactive to products, climate, or stress), and normal (balanced, few concerns).

Different treatments address different concerns: injectable neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport) for dynamic wrinkles; dermal fillers for volume and static lines; lasers and microneedling for texture and pigmentation; chemical peels for texture and tone; energy-based devices (Ultherapy, Sofwave) for laxity.

Daily broad-spectrum SPF 30+ is the most evidence-supported anti-aging habit in dermatology, more impactful than any active ingredient. UV exposure is responsible for the majority of visible photoaging (fine lines, pigmentation, texture, loss of elasticity); daily SPF (including indoor days near windows) prevents new damage and lets other actives produce visible results.

Hair type refers to the curl pattern (straight, wavy, curly, coily). Porosity is how easily hair absorbs and retains moisture: the water test (drop a clean strand in water; sinks means high porosity, floats means low) gives a quick read.