At Least 30% of Patients Prescribed Accutane Report Joint and Muscle Pain That Limits Exercise
While the widely cited statistic claims that 30% of Accutane patients experience joint and muscle pain, the actual clinical evidence presents a more…
Fact Check: Is Glycolic Acid or Salicylic Acid Better for Acne? Glycolic Is Better for Surface Texture While Salicylic Penetrates Pores
The short answer is this: neither is universally better. Salicylic acid and glycolic acid excel at different things.
He Tried the Caveman Regimen for 6 Months…Used No Products at All…Acne Got Significantly Worse
The idea sounds appealing: strip away every skincare product, stop treating your skin like a chemistry experiment, and let your skin’s natural oils…
At Least 58% of Women With PCOS-Related Acne Also Have Insulin Resistance
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects between 6% and 20% of reproductive-age women, and acne is one of its most visible and frustrating symptoms.
Fact Check: Does Matcha Green Tea Help Acne? EGCG Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties but Drinking Matcha Alone Won’t Clear Skin
Yes, matcha green tea does help acne—but not in the way many people think. The active compound in green tea called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) has…
She Applied Undiluted Essential Oil Blend to Her Acne…Developed Contact Dermatitis and Needed Steroid Treatment
Applying undiluted essential oil blends directly to acne can and does cause contact dermatitis in many cases—sometimes severe enough to require…
$160 for a Month of Amzeeq Minocycline Foam…Topical Alternative to Oral Antibiotics
Amzeeq minocycline foam costs approximately $160 per month without insurance, making it one of the pricier topical acne treatments on the market.
New Study Found That Combining Microneedling With PRP Improved Acne Scars 50% More Than Microneedling Alone
Recent clinical research confirms what dermatologists are increasingly finding in practice: combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP)…
At Least 73% of Dermatology Residency Programs Report Increased Demand for Acne Scar Treatment Training
While the exact statistic about 73% of dermatology residency programs reporting increased demand for acne scar treatment training remains difficult to…
$750 for a Series of Jessner Peel Treatments for Acne and Hyperpigmentation
At $750 for a series of Jessner peel treatments, you’re looking at a moderate investment for a procedure that can meaningfully address both active acne…