"This study explored why dermatologists still prescribe a good number of long-term antibiotics for people with acne," the study's senior author Howa Yeung, MD, MSc, said in an interview.
Roaccutane, well-known for both its acne-curing qualities and its major adverse effects, may be connected to depression and could potentially have a number of other repercussions
Myo-inositol is among the other supplements, with evidence showing they can help in patients with acne, experts said at an integrative dermatology meeting.
The repackaging of old medications into new formulations that are easier on the skin, and the availability of combination drug creams, should improve acne care.