Acne Treatments How Acne Treatments Absorb Into the Skin To be effective, topical drugs need to get into the skin. To do this, they need to pass through the tough outer layer of the... September 19,2018
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Anti Androgens Spironolactone in Acne Treatment Spironolactone is an anti-androgen medication, which means it suppresses the production of male hormones (androgens). This leads to a reduction in acne. It is almost always prescribed only to females, and usually alongside the birth control pill. It comes with a long list of side effects. September 15,2018
Anti Androgens Cyproterone Acetate in Acne Treatment Cyproterone acetate is an anti-androgen oral medication, which means it suppresses the production of male hormones. It is prescribed almost always as part of a birth control pill that contains both cyproterone acetate and an estrogen, commonly known by the brand names Diane-35 or Dianette. September 11,2018
Isotretinoin Accutane The Top 12 Most Common Side Effects of Isotretinoin (Accutane) (1) Dry Lips - 100%, (2) Dry Nose - 66%, (3) Dry Skin - 50%, (4) Dry Eyes - 40%, (5) Acne Worsening - 35%, (6) Joint/Back/Muscle Pain - 26-29%, (7) Chronic Fatigue - 25%, (8) Headaches - 10-12%, (9) Hair Loss - 9%, (10) Photosensitivity - 5-12%, (11) Vision Changes - 5-10%, (12) Chest Pain - 5%. October 10,2018
Antibiotics The Side Effects of Antibiotics Topical antibiotics often produce skin irritation, and oral antibiotics are well known to produce gastrointestinal upset and nervous system problems, and sometimes more serious lifelong... October 10,2018
Acne Treatments Does the pH of Your Cleanser Matter? It is important to keep acne-prone skin in balance. The pH of human skin is slightly acidic, so look for a pH-balanced cleanser that is also slightly acidic. December 14,2018
