Acne in Recent Headlines
On 2/25:
Accutane, also known as Amnesteen, Sotret, and Claravis, "is considered a highly effective treatment for severe and disfiguring acne. As many as 200,000 people use it each month," the FDA says. Yet because the drug has shown to cause fetal deaths and birth defects if taken by pregnant women, the FDA announced last Thursday that they are implementing a program which will prevent pregnant women from accidentally taking the drug: FDA to set limits on acne drug, despite complaints.
On 2/24:
DermaStyle is a new light pen that is giving creams and prescription treatments a run for their money. Yes you read that right--a pen. According to creators, if you shine the light on problem areas every day, you should start to see results in as little as a week. Believe it or not, this product is FDA approved. Read more: Zapping Zits with Light.
Accutane, also known as Amnesteen, Sotret, and Claravis, "is considered a highly effective treatment for severe and disfiguring acne. As many as 200,000 people use it each month," the FDA says. Yet because the drug has shown to cause fetal deaths and birth defects if taken by pregnant women, the FDA announced last Thursday that they are implementing a program which will prevent pregnant women from accidentally taking the drug: FDA to set limits on acne drug, despite complaints.
On 2/24:
DermaStyle is a new light pen that is giving creams and prescription treatments a run for their money. Yes you read that right--a pen. According to creators, if you shine the light on problem areas every day, you should start to see results in as little as a week. Believe it or not, this product is FDA approved. Read more: Zapping Zits with Light.
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