Clascoterone Is the First Topical Antiandrogen Approved for Acne in Both Men and Women
Clascoterone, marketed under the brand name Winlevi, became a medical milestone on August 26, 2020, when the FDA approved it as the first topical…
Sulfur Treatments Kill Bacteria and Absorb Oil…One of the Oldest Acne Remedies Still in Use Today
Sulfur kills acne-causing bacteria by forming pentathionic acid and hydrogen sulfide when it contacts your skin’s moisture, while simultaneously absorbing…
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…
Azelaic Acid Is One of the Few Acne Treatments Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Yes, azelaic acid is one of the safest acne treatments available during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Oral Isotretinoin Is the Only Acne Treatment That Addresses All 4 Pathogenic Factors Simultaneously
Oral isotretinoin stands alone as the only acne medication that directly addresses all four pathogenic factors driving acne formation: sebum…
Spironolactone Takes 3 to 6 Months to Clear Hormonal Acne…Patience Is Essential
Yes, spironolactone typically takes 3 to 6 months to meaningfully clear hormonal acne, and expecting faster results is one of the biggest reasons people…
Adapalene Was Available by Prescription Only Until 2016…Now Anyone Can Buy It for $15
Adapalene was available exclusively by prescription for 20 years. In April 2016, the FDA approved adapalene 0.
Tretinoin Takes 12 to 16 Weeks to Show Full Results…Most Patients Give Up After 4 Weeks
Tretinoin—a prescription-strength retinoid derived from vitamin A—is one of the most effective topical treatments for acne and has proven benefits for…
She Was a Professional Swimmer Whose Chlorine Exposure Caused Chronic Acne…Team Doctor Had No Solution
Chlorine exposure causes chronic acne in swimmers because the chemical strips the skin’s natural protective barrier while simultaneously opening pores and…
She Was a Pharmacist Who Compounded Her Own Acne Prescription…Saved $300 a Month
A pharmacist who specialized in compounded medications discovered she could mix her own prescription-strength acne treatment for a fraction of what she…