Prescription and over-the-counter dermatology medications — how they work, what to expect, and what the trials actually showed.
Isotretinoin is a fixed-course oral retinoid for severe acne. Cumulative dosing, iPLEDGE, side effects, the depression question and how often acne comes back.
Dapsone gel treats red, inflamed acne without a retinoid's irritation. How it works, the orange-staining issue, G6PD questions and side effects.
Trifarotene is a prescription retinoid cream for acne on the face, chest and back. How it works, side effects, cost and how it compares to tretinoin.
Combined birth control pills treat acne by lowering active testosterone. Which pills work, the three-month timeline, clot risk and who should avoid them.
Topical clindamycin treats inflamed acne. Why it must be paired with benzoyl peroxide, how fast it works, side effects and antibiotic resistance explained.
Doxycycline is a short-course oral antibiotic for inflamed acne. Dosing, the food-pipe warning, sun sensitivity, why courses are limited and what to take alongside.
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Spironolactone treats adult hormonal acne in women by blocking androgens. Dosing, the three-month timeline, potassium testing and pregnancy precautions.
Tretinoin is a prescription vitamin A cream for acne. How it works, how long it really takes, the purge explained, side effects and who should avoid it.
Clascoterone is the first topical hormone-blocking acne cream. How it works, why men can use it, side effects, cost and how it compares to spironolactone.