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Is a New Form of Topical Minocycline Effective in Treating Acne?
January 17, 2019

Oral antibiotics are a powerful and effective treatment for acne, but come with potentially serious side effects that may have long-term implications. Therefore, clinicians often seek topical solutions to treat acne as the first-line option. One of the causes of acne is the proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) bacteria on the skin. Topical solutions …

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Wary of the Remedy: How Phobias Affect Use of Topical Steroids
September 5, 2018

Atopic eczema is a relatively common condition in infants, but fears about the side effects of the most common first-line therapy may lead to parents undertreating their babies. While corticosteroids do have some side effects, a recent article stated that these have been amplified in the media and subsequently spawned an outsized fear of steroids. …