Ah yes, that overwhelming desire to pop a zit. It happens to everyone at some point. BUT, if you can fight the urge, you will be better off.
Manipulating blemishes can actually make them worse. Often times, the pimple will break on the inside causing a further reaction. Often times, a blemish will last longer if it is picked or squeezed and this may increase the chance of scarring.
So, if you can just wait it out, you will be happier in the end.
March 21st, 2006
This is straight from the American Academy of Dermatology:
Overnight Fulfillment of Passwords for Females of Childbearing Potential
Getting passwords to female patients of childbearing potential in a timely manner has emerged as an urgent problem with the iPLEDGE program. This timing issue is due in part to the “express registration” of FCBP patients who are transitioning into the iPLEDGE program from previous risk management programs.
Beginning March 14, the iPLEDGE program is sending all FCBP patients their passwords by overnight delivery. Please inform all FCBP patients of this development. If they do not receive their passwords by overnight delivery, then they should immediately contact the iPLEDGE program by phoning 1-866-495-0654.
It should be noted that overnight delivery of passwords to FCBP patients will be discontinued on April 7, 2006. This is one week after the express registration option ends.
March 20th, 2006
Recently, the oral antibiotic Adoxa has been packaged in a “Pak” form that has the entire month of pills neatly arranged with a mini-calendar. The hope is that this will help with compliance.
Early feedback from our patients indicates that they like the style of the packaging and that it has helped them remember to take the pill.
March 17th, 2006
Another member of the topical benzoyl peroxide family is the Triaz line-up which includes gels, pads, and cleansers. These come in multpile strengths including 3%, 6% and 9%.
What sets Triaz apart from the other benzoyl peroxides is it’s “other” ingredients. Triaz contains glycolic acid which helps with exfoliation of the skin. In addition, it contains glycerin which can help the product be more moisturizing. Finally, Triaz contains an ingredient that allows the benzoyl peroxide to penetrate more effectively causing less of the medication to remain on the skin and thus decreasing overall irritation.
As already mentioned, Triaz also comes in a pad that adds to convenience of use. A recent study showed that it can be used effectively with topical retinoids like Differn and Retin-a by placing the gels or creams on the pad and then using both together.
So, there are several things that set Triaz apart from its generic “equivalent.”
March 16th, 2006
One thing that we hear a lot about and always warn our patients about is the fact that benzoyl peroxide can bleach things. That’s right, clothing, pillow cases, towels, the works. Many times, the benzoyl peroxide is applied at night and then laying down right away can effect bedding.
So, please be careful and consider using white or light fabrics in conjunction with topical benzoyl peroxide products and allow the cream, gel, wash, or pad to adequately dry prior to touching any fabric.
March 15th, 2006
Hello everyone. We are back from the American Academy of Dermatology meeting and looking foward to sharing all of the latest information on acne with you. Keep checking back as we will be adding new information daily.
We look forward to continuing to keep you informed about everything acne.
March 14th, 2006
We will be heading to San Francisco for this year’s winter American Academy of Dermatology meeting. We will be making sure that we find the latest and greatest information as it pertains to acne treatment for you while we are there.
Have a great week and we’ll start posting when we return.
March 2nd, 2006
Ah yes, the dreaded March 1st deadline is upon us. As of now, anyone who is in need of a prescription for isotretinoin will need to be enrolled in the iPLEDGE program and receive the prescription from a physcian who is also enrolled. We have touched on this new program in several earlier posts and we are sure that we will comment on the plan as it unfolds.
Stay tuned for updates and learn more from the iPLEDGE website.
March 1st, 2006
Clindamax products (lotion, gel) introduce a new concept to acne treatment. These products are considered “branded” generics. That’s right. Topical clindamycin has been available in generic forms for some time and now, some companies are creating generic equivalents that can be indentified by a “brand name.”
Clindamax is simply topical clindamycin and is simlar to generic clindamycin phosphate as well as the original brands Cleocin T, Clindettes, and Evoclin. The gel and lotion forms in our experience work excellent and are definitely equivalent to the other topical clindamycin gels and lotions.
February 27th, 2006
When it comes to topical benzoyl peroxides, there are plenty of brands and generics to choose from. One of the newer benzoyl peroxide containing products is Zoderm.
Zoderm is available in a gel, cream, cleanser, and pad in both 4.5% and 8.5% strengths. What is unique to Zoderm is that it includes urea. By adding urea, acne treatment gets an extra boost from this humectant. The urea helps to gently exfoliate the skin while hanging on to moisture as well. This makes the formulation more gentle and even moisturizing.
Zoderm is used often times in people with more sensitive skin. It differs from the generic substitute greatly in tolerance and this may justify getting the branded version.
February 26th, 2006
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