Roaccutane story from England

I found this interesting BBC article on roaccutane and it’s effect on one person that tried it.

Roaccutane works for thousands of acne sufferers in the UK every year – nearly 12,000 prescriptions for the drug were handed out last year.
The leaflet you get with the tablets warns about depression and even suicidal feelings.
It can also [...]

What is Super Acne and how to treat it?

Eighty-five percent of the teenage population battles acne in some form and in most cases, there will be significant improvement of the outbreak when treated with a combination of medication including antibiotics.
However, dermatologists are now warning that a new strain of acne is resistant to antibiotics.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton sat down with [...]

Choices for Pediatric Acne Solutions

Everyone that struggles with acne is looking for the best solution. Not only are drug companies always working on new solutions to acne problems but also hospital groups and dermatology conferences.

Determining the optimal therapies for patients with persistent acne should start with the patient interview, according to a presenter at the 67th American Academy of [...]

Just how good is Tea Tree Oil?

Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is often used as an essential oil for a variety of ailments. Extracted from the leaves of a plant native to Australia, the pure form of the oil is very strong and usually diluted for use in cosmetics and medicines. Historically, tea tree oil got its name [...]

Best Scalp Acne Treatment

Scalp acne treatment is a little different from other acne treatments. This is not only because the location of the pimples in among hair makes the use of most creams and lotions difficult, but also because these pimples are usually a different form of acne to that found on the face.
Often known as scalp folliculitis, [...]

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