How Does Accutane Work? Board-Certified Dermatologists Explain What to Expect from Treatment

How Does Accutane Work? Board-Certified Dermatologists Explain What to Expect from Treatment

Sometimes, a good skin care routine isn’t enough to clear up acne. You may need antibiotics or other acne treatments that can only be prescribed by a physician or dermatologist. One of those treatments is known as Accutane, or isotretinoin. Since acne is a unique condition, and symptoms vary from person to person, you and…

Acne or Bacterial Infection? Understanding the Differences and Treatments

Acne or Bacterial Infection? Understanding the Differences and Treatments

When a breakout or blemish appears on your skin, it can be difficult to determine the cause. While some cases of acne are hormonal, there are other factors, including bacterial infections, that can also contribute to acne. To complicate matters more, they are not mutually exclusive and your acne can be both hormonal and bacterial….

Managing acne in humid weather
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Managing acne in humid weather

While humidity can help relieve dry skin by boosting hydration, it can also wreak havoc on oily and acne-prone skin by contributing to breakouts. Board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Joel Schlessinger explains, “During summer months, the temperatures rise and so does the humidity. This triggers sebaceous glands to produce more oil which…

Well-rounded teenage acne solutions
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Well-rounded teenage acne solutions

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions a teenager can face, but along with it often comes feelings of insecurity about their skin’s appearance. While nearly 85% of teenagers have acne as a normal part of growing up, that doesn’t mean it’s an easy experience Dr. Joel Schlessinger, a board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and…

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