What is retinol? And will it make my acne flare? Three experts unpack this trendy skincare ingredient
Retinol skincare products suddenly seem to be everywhere, promising clear, radiant and "youthful" skin.
Jun 2, 2025
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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: News and Research on Acne Vulgaris
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Why the FDA recalled six popular acne products
In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced voluntary recalls of several popular acne products due to contamination with benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical.
May 29, 2025
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Adult acne increases risk of eating disorders, study indicates
People with acne are at increased risk of developing an eating disorder, a new study says. Adult acne patients are 2.4 times more likely to have an eating disorder, researchers reported recently in the Journal of the European ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Drinking urine to improve health is an ancient practice, but the risks outweigh the evidence
TV star Ben Grylls says he does it for survival—and teaches his reality show contestants to do the same. Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Márquez practiced this therapy to train for his 2009 fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr (he lost). ...
Apr 7, 2025
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At-home light-emitting diode devices safe, effective for acne treatment
At-home light-emitting diode (LED) devices are effective for treating acne, according to a research letter published online March 5 in JAMA Dermatology.
Mar 6, 2025
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Children with obesity have increased rates of dermatologic conditions
Children with obesity have increased rates of dermatologic conditions, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in Pediatric Dermatology.
Feb 26, 2025
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Formulation matters when it comes to cornerstone treatment for acne
Benzoyl peroxide is a cornerstone treatment for acne, without a clear alternative. However, concerns have been raised about the potential formation of benzene, a known carcinogen, in some benzoyl peroxide products. This issue, ...
Feb 12, 2025
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Study finds strategies to minimize acne recurrence after taking medication for severe acne
Isotretinoin, commonly referred to as Accutane, is the only approved medical treatment capable of inducing long-term remission of severe acne. Although highly effective, some individuals experience recurrence of acne after ...
Jan 15, 2025
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Benzoyl peroxide acne drugs lack stability and degrade into carcinogenic benzene stored at room temp
Investigators have determined that a substantial portion of topical benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne and rosacea treatments currently on the market are unstable and contain unacceptably high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen. ...
Oct 7, 2024
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TikTok 'sunburning' hack won't heal your acne—but it may put you at risk of skin cancer
Social media is full of questionable advice. But one of the latest skincare hacks some users are sharing online is seriously worrying. Some content creators on TikTok are claiming that getting a sunburn or spending time in ...
Sep 30, 2024
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