Acne News
Dynamic duo: platelet rich plasma combined with micro-needling or laser therapy a potential new treatment combination
Acne scars may have found their match in Platelet Rich Plasma coupled with micro-needling or laser therapy. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a non-surgical treatment aimed to repair degenerative tissue […]
Isotretinoin poses no risk to mental health
Isotretinoin has been a recent topic of intense discussion due to its perceived risks to mental health, including its association with psychiatric disorders and suicide. A new JAMA Dermatology journal […]
The dry eye dilemma: how to combat dry eyes while using isotretinoin
Oral isotretinoin, also known as Oratane or Roaccutane, is a gold-standard treatment for stubborn acne. Despite how effective oral isotretinoin can be in healing difficult-to-treat acne, there are some side […]
Topical retinoids found to help reduce inflammatory and pigmentary skin conditions
Topical retinoids have been the cornerstone of acne treatment for decades, and recently, these medications have been researched for their usefulness for other inflammatory and pigmentary skin conditions, particularly for […]
Oral isotretinoin the answer to severe seborrheic dermatitis
A recent study from El-Komy MHM et al has revealed that low-dose isotretinoin (10-20mg daily) over a short time period can help manage severe seborrheic dermatitis, a common chronic inflammatory […]
Type 2 diabetes cream an effective treatment for women with adult acne
Latest research has discovered a common Type 2 diabetes cream, Metformin, is a safe and effective treatment for adult females with acne—significantly decreasing both inflammatory (papules and nodules) and non-inflammatory […]
