Tea Tree Oil In Skincare
Chances are you have heard of an essential oil called Tea Tree Oil. This oil has been around for many years in the retail skincare space in many different capacities. But what is it? And can it help with common skin conditions such as acne? What is Tea Tree Oil? Tea Tree Oil is an […]
Can Topical Hypochlorous Acid Help With Acne?
Acne is by far one of the most common concerns that dermatology providers encounter on a daily basis. This condition is so common that it affects up to 50 million people in America each year. It is also estimated that at least 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience some […]
Should You Use Chlorhexidine To Treat Your Facial Acne?
As dermatology providers, we often see certain trends on social media channels regarding acne treatment. Acne is a common and sometimes frustrating condition to manage. One can certainly appreciate the lengths people may go to for treatment. One trend that we have seen is the use of an antiseptic cleanser called chlorhexidine used to treat […]
Hormonal Acne: Spironolactone Treatment
Dermatology professionals often use it off-label for women in the treatment of acne for its androgen stabilizing effects. This helps to reduce sebum production and thus the formation of acne. Unlike oral antibiotics that need to be discontinued after several months of treatment, oral spironolactone is a treatment that can be used for longer periods of time to treat acne.