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Light Therapy – Blue and/or Red Light
Red and/or Blue Light May Reduce Acne to Some Degree, but Should Be Combined with Other Treatments
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Chemical Peels for Acne
Superficial Peels Exfoliate the Skin and Can Help Clear Acne. Moderate & Deep Peels Can Help Reduce Scarring.
Can Topical Zinc Improve Acne?
So Far, Research Isn’t Promising, but Scientists Are Still Testing New Zinc Compounds
Does Ice Help to Heal Acne?
Yes, It Should. Cold Is Powerfully Anti-Inflammatory.
Lasers and Acne
Laser Therapy Is Not a First-Line Treatment, but Is Still a Tool in the Toolbox
Does Microdermabrasion Improve Acne or Make Acne Worse?
There Is No Scientific Evidence That Microdermabrasion Improves Acne, and the Irritation It Causes May Actually Worsen Acne
The Top 12 Most Common Side Effects of Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Dry Lips, Dry Nose, Dry Skin, Dry Eyes, Acne Worsening, Joint/Back/Muscle Pain, Chronic Fatigue, Headaches, Hair Loss, Photosensitivity, Vision Changes, Chest Pain
Can Topical Hydrocortisone Help with Acne?
Applying Hydrocortisone to the Skin Is More Likely to Trigger or Worsen Acne than to Reduce It
Does Taking Oral Isotretinoin Cause the Skin to Age Faster in the Long Term?
Because of a Lack of Long Follow-Up Studies, This Remains Unknown
Does the pH of Your Cleanser Matter?
Yes. Choose a Slightly-acidic Cleanser to Avoid Worsening of Acne.