For mild-to-moderate acne in patients 12 and older, the FDA has approved a once-a-day gel that combines adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel (Epiduo Gel 0.1%, 2.5%), the drug maker announced. According to Galderma, the combination gel "treats both inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions with no … [Read more...]
Advanced Acne Treatments
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Some acne cases require more advanced treatment methods. In some individuals, the motivation isn't just the severity of the acne as much as the desire to avoid side effects from medication. Whatever the motive, advanced acne treatments offer an alternative that is attractive to many. Among the most … [Read more...]
5 things to know about acne
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As prom season looms, here's some advice from Dr. Jason Green, a dermatologist, on treating and preventing acne. 1) Hormones, stress: "No one's too old to have acne," Green says. "It's not restricted to puberty." Factors that can aggravate acne include an increase in male hormones in males and … [Read more...]
Differin for Acne
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Differin is becoming a common product to battle acne. It was only approved by the FDA in 2007 so the overall benefits of it are still not known. It is recommended as a good option for moderate to severe acne though. It is available by prescription and many medical professionals are finding it is … [Read more...]
Thermaclear at Sephora Stores
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Have you heard of Thermaclear? It is expensive acne treatment. Not sure how well it works but it is now going mainstream to a mall near you. Therative announced today that their FDA-cleared Acne Clearing Device, ThermaClear, will expand retail distribution into Sephora stores nationwide. Once … [Read more...]
