Acne

Choosing the best treatments for acne

Amy J. McMichael, MD, John Hancox, MD, Rachel Careccia, MD, and Kimberly Cayce, MD October 23, 2009

The disfiguring lesions of acne vulgaris can have a severe psychological impact. Fortunately, clinicians now have a broad range of therapeutic options.
 

Concurrent oral antibiotics for acne and acute illness?

October 23, 2009

Should minocycline or tetracycline be stopped when prescribing antibiotic therapy for an acute illness?
 

OTC lotion effective on acne

October 23, 2009

Benzoyl peroxide combats acne just as well as, if not better than, antibiotics.
 

Acne therapy includes adapalene

July 14, 2009

Epiduo gel combines benzoyl peroxide and adapalene for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
 

Topical treatment of acne vulgaris

May 07, 2009

Acanya contains benzoyl peroxide and the antibiotic clindamycin.
 

Microdermabrasion treatment for facial acne scars

November 03, 2008

Is microdermabrasion a good alternative glycol acid or other chemical peels?
 

Managing acne vulgaris: Two important issues

Emil A. Tanghetti, MD August 27, 2008

A dermatologist explores dealing with increasing bacterial resistance and selecting the treatment that minimizes irritation and other skin reactions.
 

Cholesterol effect of spironolactone

July 25, 2008

What adverse effects are associated with this acne treatment?
 

New guidelines issued for acne therapy

Carl Sherman March 21, 2008

Dermatologists offer guidance on deciding whether to use topical therapy, systemic antibiotics, hormonal agents, or even alternative meds.
 

Tea tree oil

By Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP January 30, 2008

Tea tree oil is highly sought after for its antiseptic and antifungal action.
 

Off-label spironolactone for acne?

June 12, 2007

Can spironolactone be use to treat women with acne vulgaris?
 

An acne salve that contains tretinoin

March 14, 2007

Ziana combines clindamycin and tretinoin, the active ingredient in Retin A.
 

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