Health News Archives

Accutane Shows Strong Link to Higher Cholesterol
Four in 10 users of the acne drug had a rise in blood fats, study found

Health Tip: Addressing Acne
Hormonal changes and heredity are prime contributors

Health Tip: Baby Acne Probably Won’t Need Treatment
It usually clears up on its own

Topical Gels Alone May Control Severe Acne
Antibiotics might only be needed over short-term, new studies find

Laser Might Zap Away Zits for Good
Treatment spares skin while targeting acne-linked glands

Laser Therapy Treats Acne Scars
Already approved for sun-damaged skin

Pregnant Women Not Using Acne Drug Properly: Study
Patients, doctors aren't taking precautions to prevent birth defects, researchers say

FDA Approves Accutane Registration Program
Distributors, doctors and patients must sign up to get the acne drug

Health Tip: Facing Acne
It doesn't only affect teens

Over-the-Counter Treatments Effective Against Acne
They work as well as antibiotics and cost less, study finds