#193) Why Is Treating Adult Acne So Different?
Shownotes
Why popular over-the-counter ingredients might be falling short, how prescription options like low-dose tretinoin and spironolactone fit into the picture, and what a realistic, long-term management game plan looks like for aging, irritation-prone skin. Tune in to cut through the marketing noise and get the hard science on managing adult acne!
00:00 | HOT TAKE!
02:20 | The Four Biological Culprits of Breakouts
06:50 | Age Brackets & Defining Post-Adolescent Acne
09:16 | Persistent vs. Late-Onset Acne & Lifestyle Factors
11:37 | Spotlight on The Specialist Acid Booster
15:35 | Men vs. Women: Breaking Down the Prevalence Stats
23:23 | Hormones, DHT, and Systemic Factors
31:47 | Clinical Deep Dive: Low-Dose Tretinoin Efficacy
39:04 | Modern Retinoids Beyond Tretinoin
44:42 | Hot Takes on Salicylic Acid and Azelaic Acid
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