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A collection of expert advice, personal stories, and tips to help you achieve your healthiest skin.

Do You Need Blood Tests for Accutane?

If you’re thinking about Accutane (also called oral isotretinoin), you might be wondering:

Do you need blood tests for Accutane?

Short answer: Yes, blood work is usually required, especially when starting isotretinoin .....

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Does Accutane Shrink Pores? (Accutane for Pores)

If you look in the mirror and feel like your pores are “huge,” you’re not alone. Many people with oily skin and acne notice enlarged pores, clogged pores, and rough .....

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Low-Dose Accutane vs Standard Accutane: What’s the Difference?

If you’re thinking about Accutane (also called isotretinoin), you may see two options:

  • Low-dose Accutane (sometimes called microdose)
  • Standard or regular Accutane

So what’s the real .....

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Accutane and Your Liver: What Elevated Liver Enzymes Mean

If you’re starting Accutane (isotretinoin) for stubborn acne, you’ve probably heard about blood tests, liver function tests, and scary stories about “liver damage years later.” Let’s break down what’s real, .....

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Stubborn Acne: Why It Happens and How to Treat It Effectively

If you’ve ever dealt with a stubborn zit that refuses to go away, you know how frustrating it can be. Stubborn acne often lingers for weeks and resists typical over-the-counter .....

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How to Get Rid of Shoulder Acne & Why It Happens

Do you see pimples on shoulders, pimples on the back of arms, or red spots on your upper arms and wonder: Why am I breaking out on my shoulders? Shoulder .....

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Why Am I Breaking Out After Accutane?

Accutane (isotretinoin) is one of the most effective oral acne treatments for people who’ve tried everything else. For many, it’s the end of a long acne journey. But sometimes, months .....

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Why Guys in Their 20s & 30s Still Get Acne?

Acne isn’t just a teen problem. Men in their 20s, 30s, and beyond can suffer from adult acne in men, male pimples, and even male cystic acne in 30s. This .....

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The Teen Who Beat Acne: Brady’s Honest Story with Clear Health

At 17, life is supposed to be about school, friends, and figuring out who you are. But for me, a big part of my teenage years was overshadowed by something .....

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