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Accutane

The 52 Foods to Avoid on Accutane: Your Complete Accutane Diet Guide

October 23, 2026

Natasha Micheff, NP-C

Read our complete and comprehensive Accutane diet guide about the foods, drinks, and supplements to avoid or limit on isotretinoin to minimize side effects and support your liver.

Acne

Accutane

The 25 Fatty Foods to Take With Accutane for Better Absorption

October 22, 2026

Jessica Cheng, DNP

Fatty foods to take with Accutane: 25 options, how much fat a high-fat meal really means, and which isotretinoin capsules need that fat at all.

Acne

A Guide to 17 Acne Types: Classifications, Categories, and What They Look Like

October 22, 2026

Elizabeth Cooper, DNP

Learn to identify all 17 types of acne: the six lesion types and 11 categories, from teen and adult acne to fungal acne, plus when to see a provider.

Acne

Don’t Pop That Pimple: 8 Reasons Dermatologists Urge You to Resist Popping Pimples

October 21, 2026

Sarah Kenis, DCNP

Is it bad to pop pimples? Yes, it is. Don’t do it if you can help it. If not, here’s 8 convincing reasons dermatologists say to keep your fingers off your pimples, acne, and zits. Spoiler: It can cause permanent scarring.