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Alternative Therapies for Acne
(1) Meditation/Yoga/Hypnosis, (2) Acupuncture, (3) Healthy Diet, (4) Adequate Sleep, and (5) Exercise Might Help
Choosing a Razor for Acne-prone Skin
Two-blade Cartridge Razors Are the Best Choice for Most People
Spironolactone in Acne Treatment
Spironolactone Is an Anti-androgen Medication That May Be Somewhat Effective for Females
Does Being Overweight or Obese Make You More Likely to Develop Acne or to Have More Severe Acne?
Overweight or Obese Females May Be More Likely to Develop Acne, but the Evidence for Males Remains Contradictory
What’s the Difference Between Retinol and Retinoids?
While Chemically Similar, They Have Differences: Retinol Is Over-the-counter, Weaker, and Comes with Less Side Effects, Whereas Retinoids Are Prescription, Stronger, and Come with More Side Effects
Urine Therapy for Acne
There Is No Good Evidence to Date to Support the Use of Urine as an Acne Treatment
Heat Therapy for Acne
There Is No Evidence that These Devices Fulfill Their Promises
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