Treatments Archives

What Topical Retinoid Formulation Is Most Effective for the Treatment of Acne?

Tazarotene May Produce Slightly Better Results, But Adapalene May Be Best When Side Effects Are Taken into Consideration

Yes, Isotretinoin Is Overprescribed. The Decision to Take It Should Be Made Only After Careful Consideration.

Some Weak Evidence Suggests That Applying Garlic Topically Might Improve Acne, but Proceed with Caution

The Biggest Difference Is that Females Can Elect to Use Oral Contraceptives and/or Oral Anti-androgens

Cyproterone Acetate Is an Anti-androgen Medication That Is Normally Found as Part of a Birth Control Pill and May Be Somewhat Effective Against Acne

Witch Hazel Is Mildly Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory, But We Don’t Have Enough Evidence to Know if It Will Help with Acne

Olive Oil May Be Beneficial for Overall Healthy Skin, but May Not Be Safe for Acne-prone Skin

Yes, They Usually Clear the Skin to a Significant Degree, but Carry Risk

AHAs and BHAs are Both Hydroxy Acids Used to Treat Acne, but Differ in How They Affect the Skin

Antibiotic Treatment for Acne Is Worsening the Worldwide Problem of Antibiotic Resistance