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Side Effects of the Many Treatments for Acne
The primary cause of acne is clogged pores. Your pores can be clogged by bacteria, dead-skin cells or sebum, an…
Q. A visitor to www.MedShadow.org asked: “I’ve used Retin-A daily as an anti-aging cream for 15 or more years. Is…
Here are nine things you should know about isotretinoin. They can help you gauge whether it is a drug you want to take yourself or have prescribed for your teen to treat severe acne.
Food for Acne: What to Eat to Prevent Pimples
As far back as the late 1800s, experts believed that diet could play a role in acne development. An 1885…
Accutane: Acne Drug Not Linked To Depression A new study is throwing water on an argument made for years that…
Accutane Verdict Reversed A New Jersey appeals court has reversed a $25.2 million jury verdict against Roche, after a user…
A Short History of Accutane
Accutane, a severe acne medication, has a past deeply scarred by reports, medical studies and lawsuits citing links to serious…
As a personal trainer, I come into contact with young men who appear to be on anabolic steroids, typically taken…
By Liz Neporent Migraine Treatment Category Common Treatments Potential Side Effects Notes Over the counter Used mainly as an acute…
Kids and Acne
If your 7-year old kid had signs of acne, how do you respond? Would you get her over the counter…
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