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The Role of Inflammation in the Development of Acne
Inflammation Plays a Central Role in All Stages of Acne Development
Does the Sun Burn/Tan Your Lips, and Do You Need to Protect Them?
The Lips Burn, but Rarely Tan. Sun Protection Is Important.
Which Prescriptions Do Doctors Prescribe Most Often for Acne?
Retinoids, Antibiotics, and Benzoyl Peroxide Top the List
How Common Is Adult Acne?
On Average, 31.9% of Women and 20.5% of Men Between the Ages of 20 and 70 Years Are Affected by Acne, but the Answer Varies and Depends on Gender, Age, and Ethnicity
Cystic Acne on the Body
Skin on the Body Contains Larger Skin Oil Glands and Can More Easily Develop Severe Acne Lesions
Is It Safe to Use Topical Retinoid Medications (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene, Trifarotene) When Pregnant?
Speak to Your Doctor Before Using Any Topical Retinoid Medication If You Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
Why You Shouldn’t Use a Washcloth to Wash Your Face
Using a Washcloth Can Physically Irritate the Skin. Anything that Physically Irritates the Skin can Lead to More Acne. Use Only Your Bare Hands.
Why Facial Scrubs Are Not a Good Choice for Acne-Prone Skin
Facial Scrubs Do More Harm than Good by Physically Irritating the Skin
Do Topical Retinoids Increase Sensitivity to the Sun?
Retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene, Trifarotene) Can Irritate the Skin, Especially in the First Few Weeks, Which Might Make Sunburns Worse
The Side Effects of Antibiotics
Are Some Worse Than Others?