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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

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.

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

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

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

Common Medications That Cause Acne Include Corticosteroids, Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (AAS), Lithium, Isoniazid, Halogens, and EGFR Inhibitors (EGFR-I)

Isotretinoin Is Not Safe for Breastfeeding Infants and Should Be Avoided