I'm thinking about going on Accutane, but I keep reading about side effects. Should I be worried?
The media likes to remind us constantly that a great many ingredients in various cosmetics will cause cancer or allergies or eczema. While we should take most of these warnings with a grain of salt (many of these studies are performed on very small test groups and are considered inconclusive within the medical community), the warnings about Accutane do have some merit.
"Accutane" is simply a...
I'm thinking about going on Accutane, but I keep reading about side effects. Should I be worried? The media likes to remind us constantly... Read more »
Each month on Health Central’s skin care site, we select one member question to ask of our consulting dermatologist, Dr. Lawrence Green,... Read more »
As I mentioned in the tanning article, acne is caused by several key factors. The three that are most crucial are oil overproduction, lack... Read more »
If you have been diagnosed with a chronic skin disease you will most likely have many questions. Some of these questions may include: How... Read more »
If you suffer from acne, clearing up your complexion may be on your New Year’s resolution list. You may be at a stage where you have... Read more »
Drugmaker Roche says it will stop selling its acne medication Accutane because the med's sales have dropped off due to competition from cheaper... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; ZitsTreatmentSELF-CARESteps you can take to help your acne:Clean your skin gently with a mild, nondrying soap... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Systemic MedicationsSystemic treatment uses various medications that affect the whole body, not just the skin. Many systemic drugs used for psoriasis... Read more »
Certain events or attributes can trigger depression. Being female, having a history of depression in your family, or suffering a traumatic event can increase your risk of suffering from depression. Other factors, such as having low self-esteem,...
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