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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

What Is the Actual Relapse Rate of Accutane (isotretinoin)?

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

Which Prescriptions Do Doctors Prescribe Most Often for Acne?

Retinoids, Benzoyl Peroxide, and Antibiotics Top the List
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