What is your approach to young teenagers with acne who have extremely sensitive skin, cannot tolerate typical acne regimens, cannot tolerate oral antibiotics, and refuse Accutane?

The formulation of benzoyl peroxide encapsulated in silica shells is extremely well tolerated by sensitive-skinned individuals. I was involved in pre-approval studies and found it remarkably well tolerated in such patients.

In regard to the Accutane refusal and the concern for potential adverse effects, I frequently discuss alternative dosing regimens that start with lower doses and intermittent doses (i.e., 2 to 3 days a week).

Additionally, I discuss ways to help mitigate the potential for the initial worsening of th...

This is a great case to consider 1726 acne lasers. There are 2 lasers in this category. AviClear and Accure. I was part of the Accure FDA trial, and I saw some really nice improvements and had the most patients among the 5 sites. I treated 29 patients during the study. Patients received 4 treatments...