Dermatologist Explains How Tretinoin Treats Fungal Acne…What Most Patients Don’t Know
The confusion makes sense. Tretinoin is a powerhouse for bacterial acne, so patients naturally assume it will work for all acne types.
Oral Zinc at 30-50mg Daily Shows Modest Acne Improvement…Take With Food to Avoid Nausea
Oral zinc supplementation at 30-50mg daily can reduce acne lesion count by approximately 50% over 12 weeks, according to clinical trials and meta-analyses.
Topical Probiotics for Acne Are in Early Clinical Trials…Results Expected Within 2 Years
Topical probiotics are moving into early clinical trials for acne treatment, with researchers expecting preliminary results within the next two years.
LED Blue Light at 415nm Kills P. Acnes Bacteria…Red Light at 633nm Reduces Inflammation
Blue light at 415 nanometers has been shown in laboratory studies to kill Propionibacterium acnes (P.
Chemical Peels for Acne Use Glycolic, Salicylic, or TCA…Each Acid Targets Different Skin Depths
Chemical peels work for acne because different acids penetrate to different depths in your skin where breakouts actually form.
Benzoyl Peroxide Is the Only Topical Acne Treatment With Zero Documented Bacterial Resistance
Benzoyl peroxide stands apart in acne treatment as a topical medication that bacteria have never developed resistance to, even after decades of widespread…
Adapalene 0.3% Is 2x the Strength of OTC Differin…Available by Prescription for Moderate Acne
Adapalene 0.3% is a prescription-strength retinoid that operates in a different category entirely from over-the-counter Differin.
Sarecycline Is the Only Oral Antibiotic Specifically Developed and Approved for Acne Treatment
Yes, sarecycline (marketed as Seysara) is the only oral antibiotic that was specifically developed and designed from the ground up for acne treatment.
Tazarotene Is the Most Potent Prescription Retinoid for Acne…Also the Most Irritating
Tazarotene is the most potent prescription retinoid available for acne treatment, but this strength comes with a significant cost: it causes more…
Clindamycin Should Never Be Used Alone for Acne…Always Combine With Benzoyl Peroxide to Prevent Resistance
Clindamycin is an effective antibiotic for treating acne caused by *Cutibacterium acnes* (formerly known as *Propionibacterium acnes*), but using it as a…