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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…
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill limiting opioid prescriptions for acute pain to 3 days. Eight senators,…
5 Drug Classes That May Cause Depression
You may not have even thought about it, but some drugs may actually cause you to have depression as a…
Many drugs aren’t safe in pregnancy. Here’s the official FDA list of safe and unsafe medicines in pregnancy.
Differin: The Price of Beauty
The FDA has approved an over-the-counter version of a gel for acne. But Differin is an a class of drugs,…
The recent over-the-counter (OTC) approval of Differin Gel 0.1% (adapalene) marks the first time since the 1980s that a new…
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…
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