Treatments Archives

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

Are Some Worse Than Others?

Isotretinoin Does Not Always Achieve a Long-term Result, and 14.6 – 52% of Patients Relapse

There Is No Scientific Evidence That Over-the-counter Milk of Magnesia Products Would Help

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