Fact Check: Can Activated Charcoal Clear Acne? No Peer-Reviewed Studies Support This Claim
No—there are no peer-reviewed studies demonstrating that activated charcoal clears acne. Despite widespread marketing claims and viral skincare trends,…
He Was Prescribed an Antibiotic for His Acne and Developed C. Diff Colitis After 3 Months
Yes, a person prescribed oral antibiotics for acne can develop Clostridioides difficile colitis within three months—and it happens more often than many…
At Least 88% of Dermatologists Say Patients Underestimate How Long Acne Treatment Takes to Work
Most people underestimate how long acne treatment actually takes to work. According to dermatological research and clinical data, it takes a minimum of 6…
She Developed Perioral Dermatitis After Using a Fluoride Toothpaste for Years…Often Misdiagnosed as Acne
Yes, fluoride toothpaste can cause perioral dermatitis—and it’s frequently misdiagnosed as acne for months or even years.
$175 Per Month for Hers Acne Prescription Kit…Includes Tretinoin, Niacinamide, and Clindamycin
The Hers acne prescription kit costs $175 per month and delivers a combination of three active ingredients—tretinoin, niacinamide, and…
New Study Found That Late-Night Eating Is Associated With 25% Higher Acne Severity in Young Adults
The claim that late-night eating increases acne severity by exactly 25% appears to originate from a popular health blog or social media post rather than…
At Least 33% of Online Acne Advice Is Inaccurate According to a 2023 Study in Dermatology Research
Recent dermatology research has revealed a troubling reality about acne advice found online: a significant portion of it diverges from established medical…
Fact Check: Does Jojoba Oil Mimic Sebum and Reduce Acne? Theory Exists but Clinical Trials Haven’t Confirmed It
The sebum mimicry theory is real—jojoba oil’s composition does share similarities with human sebum, and a handful of studies show promising results for…
At Least 47% of Acne Patients Have Never Been Told About the Importance of Sunscreen While on Acne Medication
More than half of acne patients never receive counseling from their dermatologist or primary care provider about the importance of sunscreen while taking…
She Used a DIY Sugar Scrub on Her Inflamed Acne…Created Micro-Tears and Spread Infection
Yes, DIY sugar scrubs can damage inflamed acne and create conditions for infection to spread—but the mechanism is more specific than it might first appear.