Adapalene 0.1% (Differin) Became OTC in 2016…Acne Prescription Drug Sales Dropped 15% the Following Year
In July 2016, adapalene 0.1% (sold as Differin) became the first prescription-strength retinoid available over-the-counter in the United States, marking a…
At Least 24% of Patients With Severe Acne Have Considered Cosmetic Surgery for Scar Revision
Research shows that approximately one in four patients with severe acne—at least 24% by some studies—have seriously considered cosmetic surgery to address…
Fact Check: Can Diaper Rash Cream Treat Acne? Zinc Oxide Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties but Is Not Formulated for Facial Acne
No, diaper rash cream should not be used as an acne treatment, despite containing zinc oxide—an ingredient with genuine anti-inflammatory properties.
She Was a Model Whose Agency Dropped Her After She Developed Adult Acne…Filed a Discrimination Complaint
Yes, models have been dropped by agencies and talent companies after developing acne, and some have publicly called out the discrimination.
$1,800 for a Series of RF Microneedling Sessions for Acne Scars…Morpheus8 Is the Most Popular Device
A series of RF microneedling sessions to treat acne scars typically costs around $1,800, though prices can range from $1,200 to $3,000 depending on…
New Study Found 15 Minutes of Morning Sunlight Improved Vitamin D Levels and Correlated With 12% Less Acne
The claim that 15 minutes of morning sunlight reduces acne by 12 percent does not appear in peer-reviewed research, though the underlying science is more…
At Least 78% of Acne Products at Dollar Stores Have Lower Active Ingredient Concentrations Than Labeled
A significant quality gap exists between acne products sold at dollar stores and what their labels claim.
Fact Check: Can Aspirin Masks Treat Acne? Aspirin Contains Acetylsalicylic Acid, Not Salicylic Acid…Different Compound
No, aspirin masks cannot treat acne in the way that salicylic acid treatments can. While the internet is full of DIY acne remedies featuring crushed…
Azelaic Acid Inhibits Tyrosinase to Fade Dark Spots…Works on Both Acne and Melasma Simultaneously
Azelaic acid inhibits tyrosinase through thioredoxin suppression, directly blocking the enzymatic pathway that converts tyrosine into melanin precursors.
Fact Check: Is Snail Mucin Effective for Acne Scars? Some Evidence for Wound Healing but No Acne-Specific Clinical Trials
The short answer is no—snail mucin is not proven effective for acne scars. While the ingredient contains compounds that support wound healing and collagen…