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What is it with antibiotics and acne? - The London Dermatologist
Acne is not an infection and it’s not in the least bit contagious. So what is the deal with antibiotics? Well to be honest as a dermatologist, I wish we didn’t still have to rely on courses of antibiotics to treat acne. It’s a slight frustration to me that the profession and the pharmaceutical industry […]
Winter Skincare: 4 Top Tips For Healthier Skin - The London Dermatologist
Spring forward, fall back… The clocks have changed and I’m wending my way home through London streets in the dark. I’m struggling to remember to keep the bike lights charged. It’s a time that reminds us that the long nights and cold days of winter are coming. A recent study from Denmark has shown a […]
You shouldn't put up with acne - The London Dermatologist
There is no need to suffer with acne. It is an entirely treatable condition. Acne often responds well to gels and creams, sometimes with the addition of oral medications. Even on the right treatment acne tends to take a few weeks to really improve. If you don’t do well after a few weeks then it […]
What is the most effective and powerful treatment for your acne? - The London Dermatologist
The most effective and powerful treatment for acne is an oral medication called isotretinoin, which goes by the brand name Roaccutane or Accutane (in the USA). This treatment will typically completely clear acne within about 4-6 months and can then often be stopped. Acne usually then either completely stays away or clears for a long […]
Busting acne myths - The London Dermatologist
No one should have to put up with acne. It can be upsetting, painful, cause embarrassment, reduce confidence and it can scar. But is it treatable and almost everyone with acne can be cleared with the right help. What causes acne? Acne is not caused by lack of washing, greasy hair, dirt, food allergy, chocolate […]
Use an effective topical treatment for acne - The London Dermatologist
Topical treatments include gels and creams that are applied to the skin. They can be an excellent way to treat acne and may be all you need. The most effective topical treatments are available only on prescription , although for mild acne over the counter benzoyl peroxide-containing creams or nicotinamide may help. If using benzoyl […]
Acne is a teenage problem they say - The London Dermatologist
Well this is wrong. Unfortunately acne often continues into adult life, especially in women. Whilst most young men with acne find that is clears up in their twenties, in women it often goes in to the thirties and beyond. In fact one in twenty women aged forty still has acne. Adult females with acne typically […]