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Acne
Spironolactone

Spironolactone For Acne: Everything You Need To Know

June 8, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

This prescription medication effectively treats hormonal acne in women by minimizing the impact of testosterone. Consult Honeydew's online dermatologists to see if spironolactone is the best option for your acne.

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Acne
Tretinoin

The Comprehensive Guide To Tretinoin

June 8, 2026
David Futoran

Tretinoin is a powerful retinoid medication that effectively treats acne and photoaging. If you are considering tretinoin or are looking for alternative, more powerful treatments for your acne, talk to a dermatology provider at Honeydew today.

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Eczema
Rinvoq®

Rinvoq for Eczema: An Expert Guide to This Advanced Treatment

June 8, 2026
David Futoran

Rinvoq is a targeted oral therapy for eczema that is more effective than steroid creams. Talk to a dermatology provider at Honeydew to see if Rinvoq is right for you.

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Acne
Accutane

Accutane Purge: Timeline, Duration, and How to Minimize It

June 8, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

The Accutane purge typically lasts 2-6 weeks, with most patients seeing improvement by month 2. Learn what causes purging, who experiences it, and proven strategies to minimize breakouts during isotretinoin treatment.

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Acne

Does Lexapro Cause Acne? Antidepressants and Your Skin

June 2, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

Lexapro and other SSRIs can cause acne breakouts in some people, though the relationship is more nuanced than a simple cause-and-effect. Here is what dermatologists and the research actually say about antidepressants and your skin, and what you can do about breakouts without stopping your medication.

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Acne

Does Niacinamide Help With Acne? Benefits and Usage

June 2, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

Niacinamide has become one of the most talked-about skincare ingredients for acne. But does the science actually support the hype? This guide breaks down how niacinamide works for acne, whether it can help with acne scars, the right concentration to use, and when you might need something stronger.

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Acne

Does Mold Cause Acne? Environmental Triggers and Your Skin

June 2, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

Mold exposure is linked to respiratory issues and allergic reactions, but can mold cause acne too? The relationship is more indirect than you might think. Here is what the science says about mold, inflammation, your immune system, and how environmental factors may be contributing to your breakouts.

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Acne

Does Nicotine Cause Acne? Smoking, Vaping, Pouches, and Your Skin

June 2, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

Whether you smoke, vape, use nicotine pouches, or are trying to quit, you may be wondering if nicotine is behind your breakouts. Here is what dermatologists know about how nicotine affects your skin — regardless of how it enters your body — and what you can do about it.

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Acne
Accutane
Low Dose Accutane

Microdosing Has Come For Skincare

May 28, 2026
Tyler Haugbro

Prescribing microdoses of Accutane is an emerging trend in dermatology and is backed by studies that show patients achieve the same results with fewer side effects. Read more to learn why, or talk to a dermatology provider at Honeydew to determine if microdose Accutane is right for your acne.

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Acne

Does Retinol Help With Acne? Benefits and Side Effects

May 20, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

Retinol is one of the most popular over-the-counter ingredients for acne, but how does it actually work, and is it strong enough for your breakouts? This guide covers the science behind retinol for acne, what purging looks like, whether it helps with scars, and when it makes sense to upgrade to a prescription retinoid like tretinoin.

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Acne

Does Not Drinking Water Cause Acne? Dehydration Effects on Your Skin

May 14, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

Not drinking enough water will not directly cause acne, but chronic dehydration can create skin conditions that make breakouts worse. When your body lacks adequate hydration, your skin barrier weakens, oil production ramps up, and inflammation increases — all of which can aggravate existing acne or make your skin more vulnerable to it.

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Acne

Does Peanut Butter Cause Acne? Nuts and Breakouts

May 14, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

Peanut butter is a dietary staple for millions of people, but if you are dealing with breakouts, you may be wondering whether it is making things worse. Here is what the research actually says about peanut butter, peanuts, and acne — including the specific mechanisms that could matter and how peanuts stack up against other nuts.

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Acne

Does Pre-Workout Cause Acne? Fitness Supplement Guide

May 14, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

Pre-workout supplements are a staple for millions of gym-goers, but if you have noticed your skin breaking out since you started scooping that neon powder into your shaker bottle, you are not imagining things. Several common pre-workout ingredients have documented connections to acne, and understanding which ones matter can help you train hard without sacrificing your skin.

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Acne

Does Soda Cause Acne? Sugary Drinks and Skin

May 14, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

Can soda cause acne? A typical can of soda contains around 39 grams of sugar — enough to trigger an insulin spike that can increase oil production and promote breakouts. Here is what the research says about soda, sugary drinks, and your skin, plus whether diet soda is any better.

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Acne

Does Spicy Food Cause Acne? Heat, Inflammation, and Your Skin

May 13, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

You just ate something loaded with hot sauce and now your face is flushed, a little sweaty, and you are wondering if tomorrow's breakout is already on its way. The relationship between spicy food and acne is more complicated than social media makes it seem. Here is what the science actually says about capsaicin, heat-induced flushing, and whether that plate of buffalo wings is really to blame for your breakouts.

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Acne

Does Sugar Cause Acne? The Diet-Skin Connection

May 5, 2026
Joel Spitz, MD

Sugar is one of the most studied dietary triggers for acne — and the evidence is stronger than you might expect. Research shows that high-sugar, high-glycemic foods can spike insulin and hormones that ramp up oil production, clog pores, and fuel inflammation. Here is how sugar actually affects your skin, what sugar-related acne looks like, and what you can do about it.

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