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Does Isotretinoin Help with Acne Scars?

No One Knows Whether Isotretinoin Can Treat Existing Scars, but It May Help Reduce Formation of New Scars in People with Severe Acne

What Are Retinoids, and Why Are They Used to Treat Acne?

Retinoids Are Vitamin A Derivatives That Are Applied Topically and Can Help Reduce Acne

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

Do Topical Retinoids Increase Sensitivity to the Sun?

Retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene) Can Irritate the Skin, Especially in the First Few Weeks, Which Might Make Sunburns Worse

If You Use Retinoids, Will You Get Younger-looking Skin as You Treat Your Acne?

Yes, Topical Retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene) 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

Is It Safe to Use Topical Retinoid Medications (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene) When Pregnant?

Speak to Your Doctor Before Using Any Topical Retinoid Medication If You Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Will the Skin Really Worsen Before It Improves on the Retinoids Tretinoin, Adapalene, or Tazarotene?

Turns Out That This Is Not the Case for Most People

Are Drugs for Auto-immune Diseases Effective Against Acne?

Preliminary Studies Say Yes, but Using These Drugs Is Risky, so They Are Reserved for Very Severe Cases of Acne

What’s the Difference Between Retinol and Retinoids?

While Chemically Similar, They Have Differences: Retinol Is Over-the-counter, Weaker, and Comes with Less Side Effects, Whereas Retinoids Are Prescription, Stronger, and Come with More Side Effects

What are the side effects of Accutane (isotretinoin)?

Accutane (Isotretinoin) Is a Systemic Medication That Affects All Parts of the Body
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