Sulfur-Based Acne Treatments Have Been Used for Over 3,000 Years…Dermatologists Still Recommend Them Today
Yes, sulfur-based acne treatments have proven effective for thousands of years, and dermatologists still prescribe and recommend them today.
At Least 33% of Adults With Acne Also Have Rosacea…The Two Conditions Require Different Treatments
Understanding the distinction between acne and rosacea is essential for effective skincare because misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment can perpetuate…
Fact Check: Is Cetaphil the Best Cleanser for Acne? Dermatologists Say It’s Gentle but Won’t Treat Active Breakouts
Cetaphil is gentle and dermatologist-recommended, but it won’t treat active breakouts on its own.
Fact Check: Can Baking Soda Treat Acne? No. Its High pH Disrupts Skin Barrier and Can Worsen Breakouts
No, baking soda cannot treat acne, and dermatologists actively warn against using it for acne or general facial care.
Fact Check: Does Witch Hazel Clear Acne? Limited Evidence Suggests It May Reduce Inflammation but Won’t Treat Moderate-to-Severe Cases
Witch hazel is often recommended as a natural acne remedy, but the reality is more complicated.
Benzoyl Peroxide Has Been Used Since the 1960s…Still Considered One of the Most Effective OTC Acne Treatments
Benzoyl peroxide has been used to treat acne since FDA approval in 1960—over 60 years ago—and dermatologists continue to rank it among the most effective…
At Least 20% of Newborns Develop Neonatal Acne…It Usually Resolves Without Treatment in 3 Months
Yes, neonatal acne affects at least 20% of newborns—roughly 1 in 5 healthy infants—and the good news is that it typically resolves completely within 2 to…
He Spent $22,000 on Laser Treatments for Acne Scars…Insurance Classified It as Cosmetic and Denied Coverage
Insurance companies almost universally deny coverage for laser treatments of acne scars, classifying them as cosmetic rather than medically…
92 Million Americans Have Acne…Only 30% Seek Treatment From a Dermatologist
The headline suggesting 92 million Americans have acne refers to acne’s pervasive impact across different demographics and severity levels over time, but…
What Split-Face Studies Tell Us About Acne Treatments
Split-face studies tell us that acne treatments work—and they do so more reliably than we might expect.