Fact Check: Is Cerave AM Moisturizer Good for Acne? Contains Niacinamide and SPF but the Moisturizer Itself Won’t Treat Active Breakouts
CeraVe AM Moisturizer is a good daily moisturizer that contains two beneficial ingredients for acne-prone skin—niacinamide and SPF 30 sunscreen—but it is…
Fact Check: Can Dermarolling at Home Treat Acne Scars? Improper Technique Spreads Bacteria. Professional Microneedling Is Safer and More Effective
At-home dermarolling cannot effectively treat acne scars in the way that professional microneedling can.
Fact Check: Can Drinking Aloe Vera Juice Clear Skin? Internal Aloe Use Has No Proven Effect on Acne. Topical Aloe Soothes but Doesn’t Treat
Drinking aloe vera juice does not clear acne or treat skin conditions, despite what wellness blogs and supplement companies claim.
New Study Found Patients Who Completed 16 Weeks of CBT Had 40% Improvement in Acne-Related Quality of Life…Mental Health Treatment Benefits Skin Too
New research continues to demonstrate what dermatologists and mental health professionals are increasingly recognizing: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)…
New Study Found Patients Using Adapalene With Moisturizer Had 40% Better Treatment Adherence…Dermatologists Should Prescribe Both Together
A 2014 clinical study of 100 acne patients found that when adapalene was prescribed alongside a moisturizer from the start of treatment, patients…
$320 for a Consultation With a Scar Revision Specialist…Actual Treatment Plan Costs $10,000 to $25,000
The claim that a scar revision consultation costs $320, followed by treatment plans ranging from $10,000 to $25,000, doesn’t match the reality most…
$3,800 for a Full Series of TCA Cross and Subcision for Ice Pick Scars…Only Treatment That Works on This Scar Type
Yes, $3,800 for a full series of TCA cross and subcision treatments is a realistic price range for addressing ice pick scars, and it represents one of the…
$22,000 Spent on Scar Treatments Over 5 Years…She Says She’d Spend It All Again for Clear Skin
Yes, she would. And you might too, once you understand what decades of visible scars can cost you emotionally and socially.
At Least 12% of Patients Require a Second Course of Isotretinoin After Initial Treatment
Yes, at least 12% of patients who complete a course of isotretinoin will require a second treatment.
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…