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Is Your Daily Biotin Triggering Your Acne? How Vitamin B7 Can Backfire on You
Acne

Is Your Daily Biotin Triggering Your Acne? How Vitamin B7 Can Backfire on You

November 2, 2026
Johnathan Moore, PA-C

Does biotin cause acne? High-dose B7 may compete with vitamin B5, but the evidence is thin. Here's what's known, who should be careful, and what to do.

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Here's How to Clear Acne Fast: 6 Proven Ways Recommended by Certified Dermatologists
Acne

Here's How to Clear Acne Fast: 6 Proven Ways Recommended by Certified Dermatologists

October 30, 2026
Christina Marcelus, MD

Learn how to get rid of acne fast and keep your skin clear for good. Here are 6 evidence-based steps recommended by board-certified, licensed dermatologists.

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The 7 Ways to Best Treat Eczema on Your Face (Including Eyelids)
Eczema

The 7 Ways to Best Treat Eczema on Your Face (Including Eyelids)

October 29, 2026
Elizabeth Cooper, DNP

Here’s 7 ways to treat eczema on your face, eyelids included: gentle care, short steroid courses, steroid-free creams, and how to stop flares coming back.

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Here’s How to Get Rid of Butt Acne (Even When It’s Not Acne)
Acne

Here’s How to Get Rid of Butt Acne (Even When It’s Not Acne)

October 29, 2026
Kimberly Rossi, MD, FAAD

How to get rid of butt acne: figure out if it's folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, or boils, then match the fix, from benzoyl peroxide to prescriptions.

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How Long Before Accutane Starts Working? Here’s a General Timeline to Set Expectations
Acne
Accutane

How Long Before Accutane Starts Working? Here’s a General Timeline to Set Expectations

October 14, 2026
Christina Marcelus, MD

How long does it take Accutane to work? While most people notice initial changes within 4-8 weeks and reach clear skin by months 4-6, your exact treatment timeline depends on your weight, dosage, and acne severity.

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Does Insurance Cover Accutane? Coverage Options for Commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Plans
Acne
Accutane

Does Insurance Cover Accutane? Coverage Options for Commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Plans

October 14, 2026
Madeline Colorado

Most insurance plans cover isotretinoin also known as generic Accutane, but approval takes paperwork. Here's what your insurer asks for, what is prior authorization, what you may pay out of pocket, and how to appeal if you're denied.

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Is 40 mg of Accutane a High Dose? Usually Not, But It Depends on Your Weight
Acne
Accutane

Is 40 mg of Accutane a High Dose? Usually Not, But It Depends on Your Weight

October 14, 2026
Sarah Kenis, DCNP

Is 40 mg Accutane considered to be a high dose? Usually not. See 40 mg as mg/kg/day for 7 body weights, how long a course takes, and why daily dose matters less.

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How High Is Too High: What Is Considered a High Dose of Accutane?
Acne
Accutane

How High Is Too High: What Is Considered a High Dose of Accutane?

October 13, 2026
Elizabeth Cooper, DNP

So what is considered a high dose of Accutane? It all depends. Learn about the daily and total mg/kg cutoffs, when higher doses are used, and how side effects scale with dose.

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What's the Clear Fluid Coming From Your Pimple? It's Not What You Think It Is
Acne

What's the Clear Fluid Coming From Your Pimple? It's Not What You Think It Is

October 12, 2026
Jessica Cheng, DNP

Clear liquid from a pimple is serous fluid, a normal part of healing. Learn how it differs from pus, when to stop squeezing, and how to care for the spot.

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How Accutane Works: The Science Behind How Isotretinoin Has Historically Cleared Acne
Acne
Accutane

How Accutane Works: The Science Behind How Isotretinoin Has Historically Cleared Acne

October 11, 2026
Kimberly Rossi, MD, FAAD

Many patients wonder what Accutane actually does and whether it's right for their acne. Here, we cover how it works on your skin, how well it works, and when dermatologists recommend it.

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Is it Safe to Take Accutane with Tylenol, Ibuprofen, or Advil? What a Nurse Practitioner Recommends
Acne
Accutane

Is it Safe to Take Accutane with Tylenol, Ibuprofen, or Advil? What a Nurse Practitioner Recommends

October 11, 2026
Jessica Cheng, DNP

Can you take Tylenol on Accutane? Yes, when used at standard doses without alcohol. Learn which pain relievers are safe during isotretinoin treatment, including acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen.

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Does Benzoyl Peroxide Work for Acne Scars? A Dermatologist's Guide to Fading Marks
Acne
Acne Cleanser

Does Benzoyl Peroxide Work for Acne Scars? A Dermatologist's Guide to Fading Marks

October 1, 2026
Natasha Micheff, NP-C

Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most effective over-the-counter treatments for active acne — but does benzoyl peroxide help with acne scars? This guide explains what BP actually does for your skin, why it falls short for scarring, and what treatments work better for the marks left behind.

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Is Your Sauna Routine Helping Your Acne or Making It Worse? What Dermatologists Say
Acne

Is Your Sauna Routine Helping Your Acne or Making It Worse? What Dermatologists Say

October 1, 2026
Megan Schramm, PA-C

Saunas are often promoted as a skin-clearing, detoxifying experience. But if you have acne, stepping into one could help or hurt depending on the circumstances. Here is what dermatologists say about whether saunas actually help with acne, what the science shows, and how to protect your skin if you choose to use one.

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Yes, Vitamin C Can Be Causing Your Breakouts - Here's 3 Reasons Why
Acne

Yes, Vitamin C Can Be Causing Your Breakouts - Here's 3 Reasons Why

October 1, 2026
Austin T. Greenwood, DCNP, NP-C

Vitamin C serums are praised for brightening skin and fighting aging, but can they cause acne? This guide covers what the research says about vitamin C and breakouts, which formulations are safest for acne-prone skin, and how to use this antioxidant without triggering new problems.

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Microdosing Accutane: The Definitive Guide
Acne
Accutane
Low Dose Accutane

Microdosing Accutane: The Definitive Guide

September 27, 2026
David Futoran

Recent advances in Accutane management show that patients who take lower doses of Accutane can achieve the same results with fewer side effects. Talk to a dermatology provider at Honeydew to see if taking microdose Accutane is right for you.

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Can Drinking Trigger Breakouts? The 5 Links Between Alcohol and Acne
Acne

Can Drinking Trigger Breakouts? The 5 Links Between Alcohol and Acne

September 27, 2026
Megan Schramm, PA-C

Wondering whether your weekend drinks are behind your breakouts? While alcohol does not directly cause acne, it sets off a chain of effects in your body — inflammation, dehydration, hormonal shifts, and blood sugar spikes — that can absolutely make acne worse. Here is what the science says and what you can do about it.

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