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The All About Acne team – the authors of this site – are a group of medically-trained skin experts from across Australia who have an interest in acne management. Our experienced team of leading dermatologists guarantees the information on this website is independent and based on the highest quality research available.
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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The vital cooling system used in laser light acne treatments

Light laser therapy is a new cutting-edge treatment method that has not attracted a widespread following yet due to treatment-related discomfort. Despite this, laser treatment may be a better option […]

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