If you’ve experienced acne lately, you know how hard it can be on your health and appearance. Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who hasn’t had a breakout since you were a teenager. But, now that you’re pregnant, all of a sudden your face or back is now covered with pimples. What happened to … Read more
The link between isotretinoin and erectile dysfunction is gradually emerging. Here’s what we know now and what we can expect in the future. Isotretinoin, known by other brand names such as Accutane and Absorica, is a popular prescription drug used to treat severe acne. Anyone who has experienced nodular or cystic acne is well aware … Read more
Can it be true? Could there soon be an acne vaccine? Could a one off treatment rid you of acne once and for all? Could painful, red and inflamed acne lesions be a thing of your past? Fact: Acne is the 8th most suffered disease in the world. This is huge and helpfully means – … Read more
Whether you are taking birth control pills to fight acne or to prevent pregnancy, going off the pills can lead to worse acne. This is especially true if you have been taking birth control pills for a long time. Various scientific studies suggest that stopping birth control can lead to acne, inflamed skin, increased oiliness, … Read more
Have you ever been prescribed birth control pills to help fight your persistent acne? If so, you are not alone – millions of women every year turn to hormonal contraceptives to clear up their skin, on doctors’ orders. But does birth control actually help treat acne? We often hear mixed reviews. While some women rave … Read more
Sometimes you are in a situation where there are no good options. Regardless of what some people claim, not everyone can cure acne with diet and natural ways. Many have tried strict diets and healthy lifestyle with little effect. After getting no help from natural treatments many consider taking Accutane. While there’s no doubt Accutane … Read more
For years dermatologists have shuffled most acne patients out the door with a prescription for antibiotics. While there’s no question that antibiotics can reduce acne, there are quite a few reasons to avoid oral antibiotics in favor of other treatments. 1. Antibiotics Don’t Treat the Underlying Cause It is easy to make bacteria out to … Read more
Recent research in JAMA Dermatology stated that isotretinoin (Accutane) does not cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This finding contradicts the conclusions of earliest studies, which suggested that the drug could cause gut problems. Recent Study Shows No Connection Between Accutane and IBD The study, published in September, compared 1,078 patients who had been diagnosed with … Read more
Accutane is to the holistic acne treatment folk what Monsanto is the organic folk: pure unadulterated evil that can do no good. The drug is universally demonized in the natural health community, and hot on the heels are lawyers eager to scare people into signing up for a class action law suits. It is said … Read more
OK, sorry about the sensational headline, I just couldn’t resist. Especially since there’s a grain of truth to it. I just came across case reports and papers reporting skin hyperpigmentation after minocycline treatment. These describe people who have developed blue/gray areas on their skin following minocycline treatment. Apparently this not so common but also not … Read more