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Anyone who's ever had acne knows very well just how terrible it can make you feel about yourself, but isotretinoin (commonly known as now-defunct Accutane) has long received the blame when people taking it become depressed or commit suicide. Now, researchers from the University of Oslo have conducted a study that suggests severe acne itself, not acne medication, may be the culprit when teens Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I have acne and after several years of tinkering, I've found the right combination of several prescription products daily to control it — benzoyl peroxide 6%, Solodyn, dapsone, Retin-A, clindamycin, and the list goes on. While I'm not pregnant now, I'd like to try and conceive in the next three years or so Read more
Recently, another member of Team Bella and I were chatting about how each of our dermatologists had prescribed different brands of tretinoin and oral antibiotics to treat our moderate acne. We also discussed the fact that each of our doctors had also mentioned that if our pimples did not seem to clear up with our almost-identical treatments, we might want to consider Accutane. I'd always Read more
We're getting close to wrapping up my series on the different acne types and how to treat them. If you don't know which kind of acne you have, take my quiz to find out. If your acne is mild, you can see my treatment suggestions here, and if it is moderate, you can check out treatments options here. Severe acne vulgaris can be really painful, both emotionally and physically, but do not despair if Read more
If you've tried everything from benzoyl peroxide to retinoids and your acne won't budge, you might have what is called severe recalcitrant nodular acne. This means it might be time to consider a prescription like Accutane. While not for everyone, Accutane could be the solution to your acne woes. Accutane is a highly concentrated form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil and sebum produced Read more
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Cyst happens. Unfortunately for me, it happens at least twice a month: Seemingly overnight, a patch of formerly clear skin will erupt into a deep, painful, under-the-skin acne nodule that sticks around for weeks or months. It is as wonderful as you'd imagine. Some women experience this kind of acne with their menstrual cycle while others are genetically predisposed to developing it, but anyone Read more
Women go through all kinds of hoops when it comes to beauty, especially in the quest for smooth hairless skin. From waxing to sugaring, threading, and beyond, check out the health risks involved when it comes to common hair removal techniques. Shaving — Probably the most common way to remove hair since it's fast, cheap, and easy to do yourself. With shaving, there is a risk for nicks, ingrown Read more
