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Are Antibiotics a Good Idea for the Treatment of Acne?
Because They Provide Limited Effectiveness and Come with Many Side Effects, They Should Be Met with Caution
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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
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
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
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
The Side Effects of Antibiotics
Are Some Worse Than Others?
Spironolactone in Acne Treatment
Spironolactone Is an Anti-androgen Medication That May Be Somewhat Effective for Females
Which Prescriptions Do Doctors Prescribe Most Often for Acne?
Retinoids, Benzoyl Peroxide, and Antibiotics Top the List