At Least 84% of Board-Certified Dermatologists Recommend Starting With the Lowest Strength Retinoid
Board-certified dermatologists overwhelmingly recommend starting with the lowest strength retinoid for new users, and the data backs this up—at least 84%…
At Least 38% of Patients Prescribed Retinoids Stop Treatment During the Purging Phase Thinking It’s Not Working
Research indicates that approximately 38% of patients prescribed retinoids discontinue treatment prematurely during the initial purging phase, mistakenly…
Tazarotene 0.045% Lotion Is the Newest Prescription Retinoid for Acne…More Tolerable Than Previous Formulations
Yes, tazarotene 0.045% lotion—marketed as ARAZLO—is notably more tolerable than previous tazarotene formulations, particularly compared to the older 0.
At Least 43% of Patients Who Try Tretinoin for the First Time Experience the Retinoid Ugly Duckling Phase
When you start tretinoin for the first time, there’s a significant chance your skin will get worse before it gets better.
Fact Check: Is Beef Tallow the New Retinol? No. Tallow Is an Occlusive Moisturizer With No Retinoid Activity
No, beef tallow is not the new retinol, and the comparison fundamentally misrepresents how both substances work on skin.
New Study Found Patients Who Used Moisturizer With Their Retinoid Had 40% Better Adherence
Research consistently demonstrates that combining moisturizers with retinoid treatments significantly improves patient adherence, though the exact…
At Least 59% of Patients Using Topical Retinoids Don’t Apply Enough Product to Be Effective
The vast majority of patients using topical retinoids aren’t seeing the results they expect, and there’s a clear reason why: they simply aren’t using…
New Topical Retinoid Adapalene 0.3% Is 2x Stronger Than OTC Differin…Available by Prescription Only
Yes, adapalene 0.3% is significantly more effective than over-the-counter Differin 0.1%, but it requires a prescription from a dermatologist or other…
At Least 39% of Women Report That Their Acne Worsened During Pregnancy When They Had to Stop Retinoids
While many women worry that acne will worsen if they stop retinoids during pregnancy, the actual research tells a different story.
Fact Check: Is SPF 30 Enough for Acne-Prone Skin on Retinoids? Minimum SPF 30 Is Essential Because Retinoids Increase Sun Sensitivity
Yes, SPF 30 is the minimum standard for anyone using retinoids, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, and it absolutely works—but SPF 50 is…