Say the words “nitric oxide” to the average acne guru and he probably won’t bat an eyelid. On this website we’ve discussed how nitric oxide accelerates wound healing, but it’s never ever been in the premier league of acne molecules. Until now. An interesting new study has emerged showing that topical nitric oxide generated by […]
The famous last resort acne drug Accutane, which contained the compound isotretinoin, was discontinued by its manufacturer Roche back in June 2009. But millions are still using Isotretinoin in other products while hoping to end their acne once and for all. Hoffman La Roche sells the new-fangled Roaccutane, Cipla sells Isotroin, Mylan sells Amnesteen, and
There’s little doubt that awareness of antioxidants is rising. Journalists everywhere are running around like headless chickens trying to find a new super herb or rare fruit to recommend to their readers. New formulations of resveratrol and astaxanthin are popping up on a daily basis. On the acne front, the latest interest is topical antioxidants.
Here’s the first thing to understand about bacteria: its role in acne is often overstated. Every year, along with Accutane, dermatologists dish out bacteria-killing cleansers and face wipes to millions of patients. If you’ve ever been prescribed Benzoyl Peroxide cream, it was supposed to help by killing p.acnes bacteria. The market for all manner of
Collagen is the most abundant protein in all of nature, and makes up over 30% of protein in the human body. It’s the main structural protein in the skin, hair, nails – even the connective tissues that anchor the teeth to your gums. Your heart needs collagen to beat efficiently, and the cornea and lens
