Is Prescription Acne Treatment Now OTC?

A prescription acne medication just went over the counter, and it's the biggest acne news in dermatology in years. In this episode, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Vicki Rapaport, esthetician Trina Renea, and consumer advocate Julie Falls break down what's actually new in acne and rosacea treatment, and what's just marketing.

We cover the adapalene and benzoyl peroxide combination now available without a prescription. We get into why dermatologists are using Accutane as much as ever, and how a microdose, sometimes one pill a week, can transform stubborn rosacea. We also talk about the acne lasers (AviClear and Accure) and what they really cost. Then we explain rosacea mites, the newer low-dose oral antibiotics, why Dr. Vicki has soured on redness-erasing creams, and the blue-light connection to rosacea that almost nobody talks about.

Plus: Trina explains why she washes her face once a week (yes, really), and in Consumer Corner we take apart K1-Jet, the "snatched jawline" air-pressure pen taking over Instagram.

No sponsors telling us what to say. Just the truth about your skin.

Topics: acne treatment, rosacea treatment, Accutane, isotretinoin, Differin, Epiduo, adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, AviClear, Accure, acne laser, rosacea mites, Demodex, ivermectin, low-dose minocycline, Mirvaso, Rhofade, mineral sunscreen, blue light skin, skin microbiome, K1-Jet, dermatologist podcast, esthetician.

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