Hormonal Acne in Your 20s, 30s or 40s
So you escaped acne in your teens. You did it! You’re home free. You made it! Well…not so fast. Instead of celebrating your good luck, reality strikes and you …
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Does Accutane always work?
“Always” is a strong word whenever we refer to the effectiveness of any medication including Accutane. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t still describe Accutane as “the most …
Is Accutane better than doxycycline?
It is not uncommon for an acne sufferer to have used a variety of over-the-counter products and prescription treatments in their journey to achieve clear skin. Some go it …
What to do if you miss a dose of Accutane
This blog post answers the question that frequently comes up for many acne sufferers while taking Accutane. That is, what if you miss a dose? We all know that …
Accutane and dryness of the skin, eyes, nose, hair and scalp
One of the most common side effects of Accutane treatment is the development of significant dryness of the skin and other body parts. Sometimes the degree of dryness can …
Can my 15 year old take Accutane?
While acne can begin at any age, teenagers are one of the most common age groups affected by acne breakouts. Parents often struggle with the significant emotional effects that …
Hormonal Acne
A very common form of acne is “hormonal acne“. Many patients are currently under treatment for hormonal acne at the Advanced Acne Institute. Hormonal acne typically affects women and …
Hormonal Acne Treatment
The treatment for hormonal acne can be different from treatment of other forms of acne. The activities of hormones are very important in the development of acne and in …
Five Frequently Asked Questions About Accutane Treatment for Acne
If you’ve been searching for a treatment for acne, chances are you have heard of Accutane, the original brand name for a medicine also known as isotretinoin. Accutane is …
The Accutane Talk
So your teen wants to take Accutane. It may be time for… the Accutane talk. In this post we’re going to discuss the talk. Not about the birds and …