He Had Back Acne So Severe He Wouldn’t Take His Shirt Off at the Beach for 15 Years
Severe back acne can be so psychologically damaging that people avoid social situations for years—avoiding beaches, swimming, and any situation that…
At Least 53% of Patients Prefer Topical Treatment Over Oral Medication for Acne
While a specific 53% patient preference figure cannot be verified in current research, the acne treatment landscape does show a strong preference for…
Fact Check: Can Vitamin E Oil Fade Acne Scars? Studies Show It May Actually Worsen Scar Appearance
The short answer is no—vitamin E oil does not fade acne scars and clinical evidence suggests it may actually worsen their appearance.
$300 for a BBL (BroadBand Light) Session for Acne Redness…Results Vary and Multiple Sessions Are Typical
A $300 BBL session for acne redness falls at the lower end of the market—typical sessions range from $300 to $950 depending on the provider and treatment…
New Topical Probiotic Cream Shows Promise for Reducing P. Acnes Biofilm in Early Studies
Yes, early clinical evidence suggests topical probiotic creams can effectively reduce P. acnes biofilm formation, with a 2026 systematic review of 33…
He Applied Neosporin to His Acne Every Night…Developed Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Neomycin
When someone applies Neosporin to acne every night for weeks or months, they may unknowingly be setting themselves up for allergic contact dermatitis.
Hydrocortisone Cream Should Never Be Used on Acne Long-Term…Thins Skin and Causes Steroid-Induced Acne
Hydrocortisone cream should never be used as a long-term acne treatment, and dermatologists increasingly recommend against using it even for short periods…
She Was 11 When Her Acne Started…Pediatric Dermatologists Say Early Intervention Prevents Scarring
When an 11-year-old girl notices her first pimples, it might seem like a normal part of growing up.
New FDA Guidance Recommends Against Prescribing Oral Antibiotics for Acne Beyond 3 Months
The American Academy of Dermatology now recommends limiting oral antibiotics for acne to no more than 3 to 4 months, a guideline backed by growing…
At Least 19% of Acne Patients Report Side Effects From Oral Antibiotics That Required Stopping Treatment
While the exact figure of 19% requiring treatment discontinuation doesn’t appear in peer-reviewed clinical literature, the research does show that a…