Acne Decision Aid

Friend, Acne Informant, and General Encourager of Being Active in Your Healthcare Journey

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Struggling with Acne? We have a Tweet for that! Below you will find multiple threads that thoroughly explain various treatment options available in the U.S. to help manage and clear that acne out to empower you to feel more confident in your skin! While doing so on your terms!

[Acne Decision Aid @AcneDecisions]

No, you DON’T have to sit helplessly while doctors poke at your skin! And, NO! You DON’T have to compromise your moral values to treat your acne! You are, and should be, a part of your own acne journey. Let me show you how. ⬇️

[Acne Decision Aid @AcneDecisions]

Struggling with Acne? We have a Tweet for that! Below you will find multiple threads that thoroughly explain various treatment options available in the U.S. to help manage and clear that acne out to empower you to feel more confident in your skin! While doing so on your terms!

[Acne Decision Aid @AcneDecisions]

Also, if you think picking at your skin and popping your own pimples is helping…I have it on good authority (aka the American Academy of Dermatology Association) that it absolutely is not. (https://t.co/xerQSgggzl)

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Acne is a fun-killing, self-esteem-crushing, painful bugger, but what is it actually? Why do I have it? Let’s see. ⤵️

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Certain lifestyle symptoms such as stress, diet, environmental allergens, or hygiene typically don’t cause the initial outbreak, but they certainly don’t make it any better!

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What's your skin type?

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Your Skin History! ✨
To determine what treatment might be best for you, it will be beneficial to determine your skin's history!

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How persistent is your acne?

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Results:
All topical retinoids effectively reduce lesions between 40%-70% in those who use them as prescribed! This treatment method is very effective in those with mild, non-resistant acne.

This treatment also has positive results in reducing hyperpigmentation and acne scars!

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Topical Retinoids 👩‍⚕️🌟:

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Side Effects:
Considering this is a medication applied to the skin, side effects include skin dryness, itching, stinging, irritation, and/or peeling.