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The Dangers and Ineffectiveness of Antibiotics for Acne
Information on this Outdated and, at Best, Temporary Acne Treatment
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If You Use Retinoids, Will You Get Younger-looking Skin as You Treat Your Acne?
Yes, Topical Retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene, and Probably Trifarotene) Reduce the Appearance of Skin Aging by Promoting Renewal of the Skin, Helping to Reverse Sun Damage, and Promoting the Production of the Important Skin Protein, Collagen
Light Therapy – Blue and/or Red Light
Red and/or Blue Light May Reduce Acne to Some Degree, but Should Be Combined with Other Treatments
Chemical Peels for Acne
Superficial Peels Exfoliate the Skin and Can Help Clear Acne. Moderate & Deep Peels Can Help Reduce Scarring.
Can Topical Zinc Improve Acne?
So Far, Research Isn’t Promising, but Scientists Are Still Testing New Zinc Compounds
Does Ice Help to Heal Acne?
Yes, It Should. Cold Is Powerfully Anti-Inflammatory.
Lasers and Acne
Laser Therapy Is Not a First-Line Treatment, but Is Still a Tool in the Toolbox
Does Microdermabrasion Improve Acne or Make Acne Worse?
There Is No Scientific Evidence That Microdermabrasion Improves Acne, and the Irritation It Causes May Actually Worsen Acne
The Top 12 Most Common Side Effects of Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Dry Lips, Dry Nose, Dry Skin, Dry Eyes, Acne Worsening, Joint/Back/Muscle Pain, Chronic Fatigue, Headaches, Hair Loss, Photosensitivity, Vision Changes, Chest Pain
Can Topical Hydrocortisone Help with Acne?
Applying Hydrocortisone to the Skin Is More Likely to Trigger or Worsen Acne than to Reduce It