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Reddit Debate: Should Pimple Patches Be Worn at Weddings?

12/5/2025

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A husband sought online advice after asking his wife not to wear visible pimple patches to a family wedding.
The wife has cystic acne and uses patches to help her students feel comfortable.
Their daughter, also coping with acne, felt anxious about the attention a patch-wearing mother might attract.
The Reddit post drew over 4,000 upvotes and divided users on whether patches should be worn at formal events.

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Story summary

A husband sought online advice after asking his wife not to wear visible pimple patches to a family wedding.
The wife has cystic acne and uses patches to help her students feel comfortable.
Their daughter, also coping with acne, felt anxious about the attention a patch-wearing mother might attract.
The Reddit post drew over 4,000 upvotes and divided users on whether patches should be worn at formal events.